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Users Manual
VB-C50i VB-C50iR
Please read this Users Manual carefully before operation.

Be sure to read the a Safe Use of Equipment section before using
this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for
future reference.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to hereafter
as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR).
This Users Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Read this manual carefully
before using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you
read the a Safe Use of Equipment in this manual, as well as the supplied CD-ROM ReadMe file.
For the latest information (firmware, software, manual and the hardware and software
requirements, etc.) please refer to our WebView Product web page: http://www.canon.com/
webview
Exclusion of Liability
If the Product is connected to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. accepts
no responsibility whatsoever for any financial losses that may be incurred as a result of
the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of
the loss.
On Copyrights
Videos, images or sounds taken or recorded with your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR may not be utilized or
published, without consent of copyright holders, if any, except in such a way as permitted for
personal use under relevant copyright law.
Notes
1. The unauthorized transfer of all or any part of the contents of this Manual is forbidden.
2. The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.
3. Every effort has been made to ensure that this Manual is flawless. However, if you find any
oversights, please let us know.
4. Notwithstanding the above, Canon accepts no responsibility for any effects resulting from the
use of this Manual.
Trademark Notices
Canon and Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
Windows is legally recognized as Microsoft Windows Operating System.
Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,
Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Other brand or product names in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
This product uses software based on the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General
Public License (LGPL) and the BSD License. For each of the licenses, see GPL.txt, LGPL.txt and
COPYING.txt in the LICENSE folder on the CD-ROM.
If you require the source code for a program based on GPL or LGPL, please see the following web
site:
WebView Product web page: http://www.canon.com/webview
Alternatively contact either the place of purchase or your nearest Canon Sales Company.
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Introduction
Usage Notice of Audio

* Features related to audio transmission (audio sent from camera servers to viewers)
written in this manual can be only used with the Model Names PT-50iNv and
PT-50iNRv of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Please refer to P.1-11 to confirm the Model Name of your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
The audio and video may be out of sync.*
The audio stream may be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the
network environment.
You cannot record audio with the viewer software.*
You can receive audio using the Viewer for PC or the Admin Viewer.*
You can send audio and video to up to 50 clients. However, if there are a large number
of clients, the audio stream may be interrupted.*
The audio stream may be interrupted if you use a proxy server.
The audio stream may be interrupted if you use anti-virus software.
Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio

With respect to the disclosure of live videos and audio, we request that sufficient
consideration be given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photographed. Canon
considers the following points concerning such matters when it operates camera sites for
which it has been responsible to install and operate:
We take measures such as adding limitations on zoom magnifications so that people
cannot make special specifications.
When videos are taken of specific buildings, interiors and the like, we install the camera
only after receiving approval from the administrator.
Please note that the operator of the camera site and not Canon has full responsibility
regarding the disclosure of live videos and audio.
European Union (and EEA) only.

This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your
household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your
national law. This product should be handed over to a designated collection
point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar
product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible
negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous
substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in
the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your
household waste disposal service.
For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit
www.canon-europe.com/environment.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
Copyright 2006 CANON INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Package Contents
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing,
please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product.
1. VB-C50i main unit 2. AC adapter PA-V16

(or VB-C50iR main unit) (NTSC model only)
3. AC cable (1 meter/3 ft.) 4. CD-ROM

(NTSC model only)
CD-ROM contents
* The cable length may differ depending ReadMe-J.txt (Japanese text containing
on the country in which the product was precautions etc. other than those in this
purchased. document)
ReadMe-E.txt (English text containing
precautions etc. other than those in this
5. Users Manual document)
(This document) VBSetup.exe (Initial settings tool P.2-7)*
MANUAL folder (PDF versions of this document
and the Viewer software Users Manual)*
vbfiles folder (File system sets of sample pages
6. Warranty card etc.)
(NTSC model only) LICENSE folder (License documents for software
built into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR)
VBTools folder (Bundled software installer set)*
SOUND folder (Sound sample files for Audio
Playback)
* For the latest information such as the bundled
software and manual, please refer to our
WebView Product web page:
http://www.canon.com/webview
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................ ii
Package Contents .................................................................. iv
How to Read This Manual...................................................... ix
a Safe Use of Equipment...................................................... x
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. xv
Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR

Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR .............................................................. 1-2
Hardware and Software Requirements ....................................................... 1-4
Viewer Software ....................................................................................................... 1-4
VB Initial Setup Tool ................................................................................................. 1-5
VB Administration Tools ........................................................................................... 1-5
VBCollector .............................................................................................................. 1-5
Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) ...................... 1-8
System Components and Their Operation ................................................. 1-9
Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 (Sold Separately) .................................. 1-12
Chapter 2 Setting Up
Setup Workflow ............................................................................................. 2-2
1. Set Up the Camera .................................................................................... 2-4
Using a Tripod .......................................................................................................... 2-4
Using the Wide Converter ........................................................................................ 2-5
2. Connect the Camera to the Network ....................................................... 2-6
Turning the Power ON and OFF .............................................................................. 2-6
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera .................................................. 2-7
4. Check Operation of the Camera ............................................................ 2-10
5. Install the Software ................................................................................. 2-11
Viewer Software Overview ......................................................................... 2-12
Viewer Software Types .......................................................................................... 2-12
Features of the Viewer Software ............................................................................ 2-12
Chapter 3 Basic Settings

What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages? ......................................... 3-2
Accessing the Settings Title Page ............................................................... 3-3
Settings Title Page ........................................................................................ 3-4
Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet etc.
(System and Network) ....................................................................... 3-5
Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) .... 3-7
Presetting Best Shot (Preset) .................................................................... 3-13
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Contents
Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server) ..................... 3-16
Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) ................................... 3-21
Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) .............................................. 3-24
Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous) ........... 3-26
Using the Administration Tools (Administration Tools) .......................... 3-29
Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools

Overview of VB Administration Tools ......................................................... 4-2
Installing the VB Administration Tools ...................................................................... 4-2
VBAdmin Startup Panel ........................................................................................... 4-3
Panorama Creation Tool .......................................................................................... 4-3
View Restriction Tool ................................................................................................ 4-3
Preset Setting Tool ................................................................................................... 4-3
Schedule Setting Tool .............................................................................................. 4-4
Log Viewer ............................................................................................................... 4-4
Admin Viewer ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Starting Up VB Administration Tools .......................................................... 4-5
Panorama Creation Tool ............................................................................... 4-7
Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen ................................................................. 4-8
Capturing Panorama Pictures .................................................................................. 4-9
Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures ................................................................... 4-10
Reconnecting .......................................................................................................... 4-11
Opening a Panorama Picture from a Picture File/Saving
a Panorama Picture as a Picture File ......................................................... 4-11
Displaying Connection Information ......................................................................... 4-11
View Restriction Tool .................................................................................. 4-12
View Restriction Tool Display Screen .................................................................... 4-13
Setting View Restrictions ....................................................................................... 4-15
Preset Setting Tool ...................................................................................... 4-18
Preset Setting Tool Display Screen ........................................................................ 4-19
Setting Presets ....................................................................................................... 4-21
Preset Tour ............................................................................................................. 4-24
Schedule Setting Tool ................................................................................. 4-27
Schedule Setting Tool Display Screen (Toolbar) .................................................... 4-28
Normal Schedule ................................................................................................... 4-29
Special Schedule ................................................................................................... 4-33
Resetting Schedule Settings .................................................................................. 4-37
Setting Up Service ................................................................................................. 4-38
Timer Setting Tool .................................................................................................. 4-39
Motion Detection Setting Tool ................................................................................ 4-42
Night Mode Setting Tool ......................................................................................... 4-52
External Device Input Setting Tool ......................................................................... 4-54
External Device Output Setting Tool ...................................................................... 4-57
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Contents
Log Viewer ................................................................................................... 4-62

Viewing the Log ..................................................................................................... 4-63
Admin Viewer .............................................................................................. 4-65
Starting Up Admin Viewer ...................................................................................... 4-66
Operating External Devices and Motion Detection ................................................ 4-66
Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions ..................................................................... 4-68
Operating a Camera .............................................................................................. 4-68
Camera-Specific Functions .................................................................................... 4-70
Sending and Receiving Audio ................................................................................ 4-71
Shade Correction ................................................................................................... 4-73
Auto Reconnection Function .................................................................................. 4-73
Restoring the Default Exposure and Focus Settings When Closing the Admin Viewer .. 4-74
Chapter 5 Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution

Web Pages for Video Distribution ............................................................... 5-2
Viewer Overview ........................................................................................... 5-4
Viewer for Java ........................................................................................................ 5-4
Viewer for PC ........................................................................................................... 5-5
Viewing Sample Pages ................................................................................. 5-6
Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos .......................................... 5-7
Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page ................................................... 5-7
Saving Web Page Data ............................................................................................ 5-8
Example of Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page ................................ 5-9
Viewer for Java Parameters ................................................................................... 5-17
Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos ........................................... 5-21
Setting Up the Web Server .................................................................................... 5-21
Creating wvh Files ................................................................................................. 5-22
Example of a Web page Using the Viewer for PC ................................................. 5-23
Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only ............................................... 5-24
Displaying the Live Video at Access as a Still Picture ........................................... 5-24
Displaying a Specified Number Of Live Video Frames As a Video at Access ....... 5-24
Displaying Live Video from a Specified Angle as Still Pictures .............................. 5-25
Example of Video Distribution Using One Global Address .................... 5-26
Distributing Still Images to a Mobile Phone ............................................. 5-27
Camera Control by Position Specification .............................................................. 5-28
Overwriting Sample Pages .................................................................................... 5-28
Chapter 6 Using the Picture Recording Function

Using the Still Picture Recording Function
Linked to an External Device ........................................................... 6-2
Sample Application Combining a Door-opening Sensor .......................................... 6-2
Using the Audio Playback/Recording Function
Linked to an External Device ........................................................... 6-4
Sample Application Combining a Speaker, Microphone and Door-opening Sensor .... 6-4
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Contents
Using the Still Picture Recording Function

with a Predetermined Schedule ....................................................... 6-6
Sample Application Using a Timer ........................................................................... 6-6
Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule ... 6-8
Sample application in combination with a warning device ....................................... 6-8
Using VBCollector ...................................................................................... 6-11
Installing VBCollector ............................................................................................. 6-12
Starting Up VBCollector ......................................................................................... 6-13
Registering a Server .............................................................................................. 6-13
Registering Tasks ................................................................................................... 6-16
Executing and Canceling Tasks ............................................................................. 6-18
Details Displayed on the Task View ....................................................................... 6-20
Starting/Stopping the Service ................................................................................ 6-20
Automatic Downloading by Notification .................................................................. 6-21
Viewing Recorded Images and Playing Back Recorded Audio .............................. 6-23
Viewing Logs .......................................................................................................... 6-32
Setting Retention Period and Disk Space .............................................................. 6-36
Chapter 7 Appendix
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 7-2
Log Messages ............................................................................................... 7-4
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Log Messages ................................................................... 7-4
The VBCollector Log Messages ............................................................................ 7-12
Specifications ............................................................................................. 7-16
External Device I/O Terminals ................................................................................ 7-17
System Configuration ................................................................................ 7-18
Example of Basic System Configuration - Viewing Videos Using a Viewer ........... 7-18
Viewer Software Functions .................................................................................... 7-18
Sample Network Configurations ............................................................... 7-19
Sample LAN Environment Configuration ............................................................... 7-19
Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment ........................................................ 7-19
Upgrading the Firmware Remotely ........................................................... 7-20
Restoring the Factory Default Settings .................................................... 7-21
Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Administration
Tools Page via a Web Browser ................................................................. 7-21
Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Reset Switch .............................. 7-22
Initializing the Camera Head Position ....................................................... 7-23
Factory Default Settings ............................................................................ 7-25
Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio ...................................... 7-27
Amount of Memory ................................................................................................. 7-27
Frame Sizes ........................................................................................................... 7-27
Amount of Audio Data ............................................................................................ 7-28
Index ............................................................................................................ 7-29
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a Safe Use of Equipment
a An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the equipment.
a Important Warnings
a CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The serial number of this equipment may be found on the bottom of the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR. No others have the same serial number as yours.
You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book
as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No. VB-C50i or VB-C50iR
Serial No.
For Users in the UK (PA-V16)

When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and
be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
The AC adapter can be connected to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from a standard AC

power outlet. Please check your instruction manual to make sure that your
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is compatible with this adapter.
The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily
accessible.
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet before cleaning or maintaining.
a Important Operational Instructions
a WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
a CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
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FDA regulation
This Network Camera has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a system with medical
applications, FDA regulations may apply. Therefore, please consult your legal
advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply.
FCC NOTICE
Network Camera, Model Name: PT-50iNv, PT-50iP, PT-50iNRv, PT-50iPR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you
could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Rglementation canadienne sur les intrferences radio

Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschfts- und

Gewerbebereich sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.
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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions, the word Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
equipment refers to the Canon Network surfaces may cause the equipment and cart
Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its combination to overturn.
accessories. 9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC adapter
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and should be operated only from the type of power
operating instructions should be read before source indicated on the marking label. If you
the equipment is operated. are not sure of the type of power supply to your
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating home, consult your equipment dealer or local
instructions should be retained for future power company.
reference. 10. Polarization - The PA-V16 AC adapter is
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug
equipment and in the operating instructions having one blade wider than the other).
should be adhered to. The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
maintenance instructions should be followed. fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from the the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician
wall outlet before cleaning. to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
Wipe the equipment with a clean soft cloth. If the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
necessary, put a cloth in diluted neutral 11. Power Cord Protection - Power cords should
detergent and wring it well before wiping the be routed so that they are not likely to be
equipment with it. Finally, clean the walked on or pinched by items placed upon
equipment with a clean dry cloth. Do not use or against them. Pay particular attention to
benzene, thinner or other volatile liquids or plugs and the point from which the cords exit
pesticides as they may damage the products the equipment.
finish. When using chemically-treated
cleaning cloths, observe those precautions 12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside
accordingly. antenna is connected to the equipment, be
sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide
6. Accessories - Do not use accessories not some protection against voltage surges and
recommended in this manual as they may built-up static charges. Section 810 of the
be hazardous. Always use specified National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-
connection cables. Connect devices correctly. 1984, provides information with respect to
7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock proper grounding of the mast and supporting
- Do not use the equipment near water or in structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
rainy/moist situations. Do not put a heater antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
near this equipment. conductors, location of antenna, antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
8. Placing or Moving - Do not place on an
electrodes, and requirements for the
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
grounding electrode. See figure 1.
The equipment may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the
equipment. An equipment and
cart combination should be
moved with care.
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fig-1 18. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS equipment from the wall outlet and all power
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
sources including batteries, and refer
ANTENNA servicing to qualified service personnel under
LEAD IN WIRE
the following conditions.
ANTENNA
GROUNDING DISCHARGE a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
CLAMP UNIT (NEC
SECTION 810-20) damaged.
GROUNDING
ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
SERVICE (NEC SECTION
EQUIPMENT 810-21)
objects have fallen into, the equipment.
GROUNDING CLAMPS c. If the equipment has been exposed to rain
POWER SERVICE or water.
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC ART 250. PART H)
d. If the equipment does not operate normally
even if you follow the operating instructions.
13. Lightning - For added protection of this Adjust only those controls that are covered
equipment during a lightning storm, or when by the operation instructions. Improper
it is left unattended and unused for long adjustment of other controls may result in
periods of time, disconnect it from the wall damage and will often require extensive
outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will work by a qualified technician to restore
prevent damage to the equipment due to the equipment to its normal operation.
lightning and power-line surges.
e. If the equipment has been dropped or the
14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system cabinet has been damaged.
should not be located in the vicinity of
f. When the equipment exhibits a distinct
overhead power lines or other electric light
change in performance. This indicates a
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
need for service.
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should 19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts
be taken to keep from touching such power are required, be sure the service technician
lines or circuits as contact with them might has used replacement parts that are specified
be fatal. by Canon or that have the same
characteristics as the original part.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
extension cords as this can result in a risk of
electric shock or other hazards.
fire or electric shock.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects
service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
of any kind into this equipment through
service technician to perform safety checks
openings as they may touch dangerous
to determine that the equipment is in safe
voltage points or short out parts that could
operating order.
result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful
not to spill liquid of any kind onto the 21. Do not install the equipment in the following
equipment. locations as this can cause a fire or electric
shock:
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this
equipment yourself as opening or removing - Hot locations
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage - Close to a fire
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to - Very humid or dusty locations
qualified personnel.
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- Locations exposed to direct sunlight

- Locations exposed to salt spray
- Close to flammable solvents (alcohol,
thinners, etc.)
22. When any of the following occurs,
immediately switch OFF the equipment,
unplug it from the main power supply and
contact your nearest Canon supplier. Do not
continue to use the equipment as this can
cause a fire or electric shock.
- The equipment emits any smoke, heat,
abnormal noise, or unusual odor.
- A metal object falls into the equipment.
- The equipment is damaged in some way.
23. Please observe the following when using the
equipment. Failure to do so can result in a
fire or electric shock.
- Do not use flammable sprays near the
equipment.
- Do not subject the equipment to strong
impacts.
24. Make sure the power line and network cable
are implemented in a safe manner
accordingly to the related technical
regulations.
25. Focusing on the direct sunlight, halogen
lamp or any other high-intensity lamp for a
long time may cause damage to the image
sensor.
For CA, USA only

Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
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Notes on Using the Motion Detection Function, Automatic

Note
Tracking and VBCollector
The Motion Detection Function, Automatic Tracking ( P.4-42) and VBColletor (
P.6-11) are not suited to applications where high levels of reliability are required.
Therefore, we recommend that you not use these functions for monitoring or other
purposes if consistently high levels of reliability are required. Canon accepts no liability
whatsoever for faults resulting from the use of the Motion Detection, Automatic
Tracking and VBCollector.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Equipment

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.
2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has
been moistened with water or a mild detergent.
a WARNING:
Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock.
3. Wipe with a dry cloth.

4. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall outlet.
Cleaning the Lens

Use a commercially available lens cleaner to remove any soiling from the lens.
The auto-focus may not function correctly if the surface of the lens is dirty.
Scratches on the surface of the lens will cause image defects.
Icons Used in This Instruction Manual

Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that are prohibited
Note
during an operation. These notes must be read to prevent possible faults or damage
to the equipment.
Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation. Users are advised

Tip
to read these memos.
d Refer to the PDF manual on the supplied CD-ROM.

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Chapter
Before Using the

VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the
name and functions of the system components.
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Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is a system that distributes live videos via the Internet or an intranet. It
can be used in a wide range of applications, such as distributing live videos from a Web site or
monitoring. The system is configured for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and viewer software. Please use
the supplied viewer software for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and controlling
cameras ( P.1-4, 2-12).
Broadband Video Distribution function
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is capable of capturing videos at up to 30 fps (NTSC)/25 fps (PAL).
Motion-JPEG type is used to compress video images. For networking, auto-negotiation between
Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T is provided and a leased line or ADSL can also be used through
a router. Since video quality and the frame rate can be freely set, videos can be distributed under
conditions that best suit the network bandwidth.
* Please refer to P.1-11 to confirm whether your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model.
Concurrent video is distributed up to 50 clients

Up to 50 clients can view video at the same time from a single VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Camera and video distribution server functions housed in a single unit

The camera capable of full pan, tilt, and zoom functions and its server functions for distributing
videos through a network are compactly housed in a single unit. By simply connecting a LAN
cable and a power supply, the unit can distribute live videos from any location* where it is installed.
* The unit cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or
other adverse conditions ( P.xiii, xiv).
High-performance 26x zoom and wide angle photographic range

The camera section is equipped with a 26x zoom lens. Furthermore, since the VB-C50i provides
a pan angle of 200 degrees (100 degrees each to the left and right) and a tilt angle of 120
degrees (90 degrees up and 30 degrees down), and the VB-C50iR provides a pan angle of 340
degrees (170 degrees each to the left and right) and a tilt angle of 100 degrees (10 degrees up
and 90 degrees down), the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR are capable of shooting wide areas.
Can be mounted on ceilings, etc. (VB-C50iR)

The VB-C50iR includes a mounting plate, enabling it to be mounted in a variety of locations
including ceilings*. The shape of the camera head has been designed so that pan and tilt operations
are still possible when mounted upside down.
* The unit cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or
other adverse conditions ( P.xiii, xiv).
Remote camera control from the viewer

The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR come with two types of viewer software: the Viewer for PC and the Viewer
for Java. The viewers give you full remote control of the camera angle (pan and tilt) and zoom
magnification of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, allowing you to view videos with plenty of ambiance.
Panorama picture creation functions and settings

The entire photographic range of the camera can be created and saved as a panorama picture.
The saved panorama pictures can then be easily used to visually set view restrictions and presets.
Shade Correction function

If the background of an image is bright, making the subject difficult to see, you can adjust the
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Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
contrast of the darker areas to make it easier to see. Unlike backlight compensation, the shade
correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions.
Camera Position Preset function

If often-used camera angles (camera head aim and zoom position) and related items are saved
in advance as presets, the camera can be controlled from the viewer by simply selecting a desired
Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR

preset. Up to 20 presets can be stored.
View Restriction function

You can set restrictions on camera angle specifications and zoom magnifications to prevent
viewers from seeing certain camera angles. For example, if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is showing
camera footage on the Internet, it is possible to distribute videos while protecting privacy ( P.iii,
Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio).
More powerful security functions

The destinations for video distributions can be restricted based on passwords. Up to 50 clients
can be registered.
Using preset schedules or links with external devices to record pictures or

audio*
Using the Multi-Terminal Module ( P.1-12), you can set picture and audio recording* based on
ON/OFF input from an external device and from previously-set schedules. If VBCollector is used,
images and sound recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be automatically collected so that
you can view the images and play back the audio data* on a PC.
* Only available with two particular models ( P.iii)
Audio Playback
Using the Multi-Terminal Module ( P.1-12), you can connect a speaker with amp to the camera.
Then, you can register your favorite audio files or sample files recorded on a CD-ROM and play
the registered files based on ON/OFF input from an external device and from previously-set
schedules.
Audio transmission
Using the Multi-Terminal Module ( P.1-12), you can connect a microphone* and speaker with
amp to the camera and then send and receive audio* via the Viewer.
Night mode shooting
Using the built-in infrared light (effective lighting range: approx. 3m [9.8ft.]), you can take pictures
even in darkness.
* When using a dome housing with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared light cannot be used.
Motion detection function and automatic tracking function

You can perform external device control, video and audio recording* by detecting changes in the
image caused by motion of people or objects. Automatic tracking of moving objects is also available.
Service settings with schedule function

You can start up motion detection and external device services by setting up a visual and easy-
to-understand schedule in the calendar.
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Hardware and Software Requirements
For the latest information (firmware, software, manual and the hardware and software
requirements, etc.) please refer to our WebView Product web page:http://www.canon.com/
webview
Viewer Software ( d Viewer Software Users Manual)

The viewer software that is supplied with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR lets you view the video captured
by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera.
Viewer for Java Ver. 3.6

Operating System/ Windows 2000 (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1)
/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Java VM MSVM Release 5.0.0.3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft)
Java Plug-in 1.4.2 (Java VM provided by Sun Microsystems)
* Java VM must be installed beforehand. If the Java VM provided by Microsoft has not been installed,
please access Sun Microsystems Website to download the Java VM provided by Sun Microsystems.
* This viewer may not run stably on operating systems and Web browsers other than those listed above.
Viewer for PC Ver. 3.6

Operating System/ Windows 2000 (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1)
/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
* Must be installed from the supplied CD-ROM ( P.2-11).
The manual for the viewer software is on the supplied CD-ROM (Viewer-E.pdf).
Note Although older versions of viewers can be used, some of the features are different.
Therefore, we recommend you to use the latest version.
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VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 2.1 ( P.2-7)

This tool is for performing initial settings for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Operating System/ Windows 2000 (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)
Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)

Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2)
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)
VB Administration Tools Ver. 2.2 ( P.4-2)

This tool lets you create panorama pictures from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and then easily use them
to visually set view restrictions and presets. You can also set schedules with this tool.
Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)
Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2)
VBCollector Ver. 3.0 ( P.6-11)

This tool is for collecting and viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on
a PC.
Web Browser Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2)
Hard Disk Minimum 4 GB required for each camera server. 30 GB or larger recommended
(NTFS format)

* Pictures saved in VBCollector version 2.1 or earlier cannot be viewed in VBCollector 3.0. During installation,
you can choose whether to uninstall old versions of VBCollector ( P.6-12).
* If you configure your system to record pictures per second with camera servers and perform the maximum
of 16 tasks ( P.6-17) at the same time, it is recommended that you use a desktop PC with Pentium 4 2.2
GHz and 512 MB RAM or greater.
* It is recommended that you configure to collect up to 10,000 still pictures/day per a camera server. If the
total amount of still pictures exceeds this value, it may take several minutes to display all the pictures.
* Running VBCollector on a PC that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold
separately) is not recommended due to the high CPU load. They should be run on separate PCs.
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Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2...

Note
If you use the VB Initial Setup Tool or VBCollector with Windows XP SP2, you will need to
change your Windows firewall settings on your PC.
VB Initial Setup Tool

If you installed the VB Initial Setup Tool on a PC with Windows XP SP2 and try to launch the
tool, you may encounter a Windows Security Alert dialog.
If the Windows Security Alert dialog appears, click Unblock. Once you click the Unblock
button, the dialog box will not be displayed again.
Settings are now complete.
VBCollector
If you installed the VBCollector on a PC with Windows XP SP2 and used the Automatic
Download by Notification function, please follow the procedures as described below.
After installation of the VBCollector:
1. From the Windows Start menu, launch the Control Panel.

2. In Control Panel, select Windows Firewall.
If Windows Firewall is not shown, select Security Center and then select Windows
Firewall.
3. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, select the Exception tab and then
click Add Program.
4. In the Add a Program dialog box, click Browse.
In the Browse dialog box, select the location where you installed the VBCollector and
enter the file name as VBCICSM.exe.
5. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, your program is now listed. Make
sure it is enabled (checked). Click OK to close the dialog box.
Settings are now complete.
If you finish setting the VB Initial Setup Tool (initial settings) or wish to stop the Automatic
Download by Notification function using VBCollector, we recommend you to restore your
Windows firewall settings on your PC.
1. Launch the Windows Firewall dialog box and then select the Exception
tab (Refer to 1, 2 and 3 processes of the VBCollector for details).
2. Select a program you wish to restore and click Delete.
VB Initial Setup Tool: VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 2.1
VBCollector: VBCICSM.exe
3. A confirmation dialog appears. Click Yes to delete the program.
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Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003...

Note
With Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1) running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1),

the default security level for the Internet or intranet sites in Internet Explorer is High.
As a result, windows such as the settings window do not function normally unless you first
register the site in the contents block dialog box that appears when you access the camera
server top page ( P.2-10). Register the site to ensure normal functioning.
1. When you access the camera server

top page in Internet Explorer, the
dialog box shown at right appears.
2. Click the [Add] button. The dialog

box for adding Trusted sites then
appears.
3. Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in the Add this Web site
to the zone box and then click the [Add] button to register the camera
as a trusted site.
For more information on registering trusted sites, click Learn more about Internet
Explorers Enhanced Security Configuration... in the dialog box in step 1 and refer to
the summary provided.
If you have enabled the Windows firewall settings with Windows Server 2003 Standard
Edition (SP1), please refer to the Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2...
( P.1-6) and follow the instructions.
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Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately)

Videos distributed from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded, and recorded video can be
displayed with the software.
Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Viewer System Requirements)

Minimum
CPU Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater
Operating System Windows 2000 Server (with SP4)
Windows 2000 Professional (with SP4)
Windows XP Professional (with SP2)
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (with SP1)
Windows Server 2003 R2
Memory 1 GB RAM or greater
For more than 16 Camera Servers, 1 GB or greater required.

Hard Disk 2GB HDD or greater
Display 1024 768 with 16 bit color
A high performance video card is desirable. With PCI video cards, display performance
may be reduced.
Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Storage Server System Requirements)

Minimum
CPU Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater
Operating System Windows 2000 Server (with SP4)
Windows 2000 Professional (with SP4)
Windows XP Professional (with SP2)
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (with SP1)
Windows Server 2003 R2
Memory 1 GB RAM or greater
For more than 48 Camera Servers, 1.5 GB or greater required.

Hard Disk 20 GB HDD or greater, SCSI or IDE, NTFS formatted
The requirements for Storage Server will vary according to the environment you will use (number of Camera
Servers, setting of recording frame rate etc.). Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for further
information.
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System Components and Their Operation
VB-C50i
Front
Camera head

Infrared light * Cannot be used inside
a dome housing.
Base
LAN status LED

The LED blinks during communication.
100Base-TX .......................... Green
10Base-T ............................... Orange
* You can set the LED to always light up
even during communication. In this
case, you can select from a green,
orange or red light color. You can also
set the LED not to light up ( P.3-28).
Rear
100/10 BT Ethernet connector

(100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation)
Multi-connector
You can connect the Multi-Terminal
Module VB-EX50 to the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR via the connector ( P.1-12).
Power connection socket
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VB-C50iR
Front
LAN status LED
The LED blinks during communication.
100Base-TX .......................... Green
Mounting plate 10Base-T ............................... Orange
* You can set the LED to always light up
even during communication. In this case,
you can select from a green, orange or
red light color. You can also set the LED
not to light up ( P.3-28).
Base
Infrared light * Cannot be used inside

a dome housing.
Camera head
Rear
Power connection socket
Multi-connector
You can connect the Multi-Terminal
Module VB-EX50 to the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR via the connector ( P.1-12).
100/10 BT Ethernet connector

(100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation)
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Bottom
On the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR there are the MAC address required for network settings,
a Reset switch that returns the factory default settings and the serial number.

VB-C50i
Screw hole for tripod mounting Model Name
VB-C50i VB-C50iR
NTSC PT-50iNv PT-50iNRv
PAL PT-50iP PT-50iPR
Serial No.
Reset switch
The serial number for this
You can revert all settings of
unit is shown here.
the unit to the factory default
settings by pressing this
button with a thin-tipped MAC address
object while turning on the The MAC address is
power switch, and keeping 00008501F162 required when setting the
the button pressed for more IP address and making
than five seconds after other network settings.
turning on ( P.7-22). Please make a note of it
before installing this unit
( P.2-8).
VB-C50iR
Serial No.
The serial number for this
unit is shown here.
Reset switch
You can revert all settings of
the unit to the factory default
settings by pressing this MAC address
button with a thin-tipped The MAC address is
object while turning on the required when setting the
power switch, and keeping IP address and making
the button pressed for more other network settings.
than five seconds after Please make a note of it
turning on ( P.7-22). before installing this unit
( P.2-8).
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Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 (Sold Separately)
Using the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50, you can connect external devices such as different
kinds of sensors, a microphone* and speaker to the unit, and you can store image by sensor
response, or send and receive* audio ( P.7-17).
Please note that the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 is an optional product and is therefore sold
separately.
* Audio input is only available with two particular

models ( P.iii).
Example of Use
With the Multi-Terminal Module, you can perform settings such as the following.
VB-C50iR
Sensor A
Sensor B
Multi-Terminal Module
VB-EX50
Ethernet
The door open-close sensor responds when the door is opened and with the VB-C50iR installed
on the ceiling, you can photograph an image and monitor the scene every second for 3 seconds
before the door opens and for 7 seconds after the door is opened ( P.6-2).
Using a speaker with amp and microphone* connected to the camera, the Viewer
Tip
Administrator can converse with the person in front of the camera, hear and record*
the sounds in the background ( P.3-19, 3-20).
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Chapter
Setting Up
This chapter explains how to set up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR,
run initial checks, and confirm that the cameras images are
displayed correctly.
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Setup Workflow
The flow for setting up and checking the cameras images involves performing various settings
after the device is set up and your PC and the network are connected via the hub. Then, check to
see if you can display images from the camera.
1 Se t up the c a m e ra
Set up the device.
Make sure the device is set up properly ( P.2-4).
2 C onne c t the c a me r a to the ne t w or k

VB-C50i
Connect the camera and your PC via the hub ( P.2-6).
LAN cable
4 C h ec
Access the dev
from the top pa
Hub
3 Pe r fo r m i ni ti a l s e t ti ngs f or the c a me r a
Insert the CD-ROM provided into your
PC and perform initial settings following
instructions on the screen ( P.2-7).
Supplied CD-ROM
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Setup Workflow
5 I ns t a l l the s of tw a r e
Install the required software in advance for operating the
camera ( P.2-11).
Setting Up
et w o rk
4 C h e c k ope r a ti on of the c a me r a
Access the device with your PC, then display to check the image
from the top page of the camera server ( P.2-10).
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1. Set Up the Camera
Firstly, set up the camera. Read the following carefully and make sure the camera is set up properly.
VB-C50i Installation VB-C50iR Installation
Install in a flat and stable location. Firmly tighten the 2 screws (not supplied).
Mounting plate
VB-C50iR
Screw
Screw
(Installation)
Distance between tapped holes: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
Tapped hole diameter: 6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Mounting plate thickness: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
a WARNING:
Install the camera securely.
When installing the VB-C50iR on the ceiling, contact your Canon dealer.
When installing the VB-C50iR on the ceiling, check that the ceiling is strong enough to
bear the weight of the VB-C50iR including the mounting plate. Installation in a weak
location could result in the VB-C50iR falling and causing serious injury.
At least once a year, check for looseness in the camera installation mount. (If the optional
wide converter is used, check the converter mount also).
The permissible camera installation angles are 20 from the horizontal. (15
when the optional wide converter is used for the VB-C50i).
Note
The MAC address required when making network settings is shown on the bottom of
the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.1-11). Please make a note of it before installing this unit.
Using a Tripod (VB-C50i)

The screw for mounting a tripod is on the bottom of the VB-C50i toward the front.
Do not overtighten the mounting screw. Less than

If excessive force is used to tighten the mounting 30 mm 6.0 mm
Note (1.18 in.) (0.24 in.)
screw, camera head movement may be impeded, or wider
or other malfunctions may result. Mounting
Always use a tripod mounting screw that is less screw
than 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) in length. The use of
screws 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) long or longer could
damage the camera. Also, the tripod seat used
should be at least 30 mm (1.18 in.) in diameter.
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1. Set Up the Camera
Using the Wide Converter (VB-C50i)

The optional Wide Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shots (approx. 0.74 the
normal focal distance).
Mount the wide converter correctly so that it is level and fitted securely onto the camera. When
mounted correctly, the wide converter should turn roughly 3 times before stopping.
Setting Up
Wide Converter
a WARNING:
The Wide Converter WL-37 is designed specifically for the VB-C50i and cannot be
used on the VB-C50iR.
The camera may not operate correctly if a wide converter other than the WL-37
Note
is used.
The permissible range of camera installation angles with the wide converter mounted
on the camera is 15 from the horizontal.
If you use the optional Wide Converter WL-37, set the zoom lens to the wide-angle
end. If you set the zoom lens to the telephoto end, the image resolution will be
affected and the auto focus might have problems.
When the Wide Converter has been set for use in Camera and Video ( P.3-8),
the pan and tilt values change for the three functions listed below. If the Wide
Converter is to be used, pan and tilt values must be determined after the use of the
Wide Converter has been set in Camera and Video.
Home position setting ( P.3-10)
View restrictions ( P.3-10)
Preset settings ( P.3-13)
When the Wide Converter has been set for use in Camera and Video (P. 3-10),
the infrared light cannot be used ( P.4-70).

Setup is now complete.
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2. Connect the Camera to the Network
Next, connect the camera. Connect the camera to the network by connecting the camera and PC
via the hub with a LAN cable .
* Do not plug the AC cable power
plug into the wall socket yet.
(Rear of main unit)
AC cable
Hub
PC
LAN cable
AC adapter
Turning the Power ON and OFF

The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The LED flashes when the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR is communicating. When the power supply is turned ON, the LED momentarily flashes.
Main unit
to AC outlet
AC adapter
AC cable
The camera head position is automatically initialized when the power supply is
turned ON from OFF.
Note
Never touch the camera head during initialization as this could prevent
successful initialization and cause faults.
Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power back on after shutting it off. Turning
it on too quickly may result in a malfunction. Observe the precautions given in a
Safe Use of Equipment/a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( P.xii).
If the picture and audio recording* function is being used, shutting off the
power or restarting the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR will delete all the pictures and audio*.
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The network connection is now complete.
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera
Once your PC and the camera are connected, perform the initial settings next. The instructions
here follow on from 2. Connect the Camera to the Network, where one camera is connected to
a PC as an example.
Installation Example
VB-C50i
Setting Up
LAN cable
Hub
1. Turn on the network device (in this case, the hub) and then your PC.
Do not turn on the camera at this stage.

Note
2. Insert the CD-ROM provided into your PC and from Explorer etc. double-click
VBSetup.exe to start the VB Initial Setup Tool. Turn on the VB-C50i.
Supplied CD-ROM

Continued on the following page. a
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3. The camera connected to the network

is automatically detected and its MAC
address, IP address and model name
are displayed. Click to select
The factory default setting is:
IP address : 192.168.100.1
The MAC address can be found on the white
label attached on the bottom of the unit.
Note that VBSetup.exe cannot be used across
subnets.
Click the MAC address to select it, and click
the Initial Setup button.
4. Enter the user name root and the

factory default password VB-C50i
and enter the IP address and subnet
mask.
If you want to specify a default gateway
address, enable the Set the default route to
Ethernet check box and then enter the default
gateway address.
Although the time zone and video signal can
also be specified here, there is basically no
need to change the time zone setting.
Once you have entered your settings, click the
OK button.
For Windows XP SP2 users, see Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP
Note
SP2 ( P.1-6). This Note holds true for users who have turned on Windows Firewall
with Window Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1).
The password for both the VB-C50i and the VB-C50iR is VB-C50i.
Tip
The MAC address for this unit is shown on the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
( P.1-11).
The IP address 192.168.100.1 is used as the factory default setting. Please set an
IP address that suits the environment in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is to be
used.
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5. A setup progress window appears and

your settings will be saved.
Setting Up
Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment.
Note
Where the IP address has been automatically obtained from the DHCP server, you
cannot change the IP address setting from the VB Initial Setup Tool. Change the IP
address from the Network Settings page ( P.3-6).
Please consult with your network administrator for the IP address, subnet mask
and default gateway address settings.
If 20 minutes or more have passed since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR was turned on, the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR stops sending requests for IP addresses allocation and they
cannot be detected using this tool. If this occurs, restart the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
To restore the factory default settings, refer to page 7-21.
If you are using the Multi-Terminal Module and are changing the connection of the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and external camera, be sure to do this after having turned off
the power of these 2 devices. After changing the connection, turn on the external
camera first and then the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.

Initial settings are now complete.
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4. Check Operation of the Camera
When you have completed the initial setup, check that the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR works normally.
Use the sample page to simplify checking.
1. Select the MAC address you want to

check operation of and then click the
Open Test Page.
2. Your Web browser starts up and the

top page of the camera server appears.
Click the Using Viewer for Java or the
Using Viewer for PC and check that
the video is displayed properly.
Below is a description of what happens when
you click Viewer for Java.
Camera Selection box

Allows you to switch cameras
when an external camera is
connected.
For Windows Server 2003 users, see Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows
Note Server 2003 ( P.1-7).
To use the Viewer for Java, you need to install Java VM beforehand.
Tip
To use the Viewer for PC, you must install the Viewer for PC beforehand ( P.2-11).
We recommend that you perform panorama picture settings ( P.4-7).

Check of operation is now complete.
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5. Install the Software
You must install software to display images from the camera and to manage the camera. There
are 3 types of software you can install.
VB Administration Tools: Software for managing the camera ( P.4-2).
Viewer for PC: Software for displaying images from the camera ( P.2-12).
VBCollector: Software that allows you to collect pictures and audio recorded* by the camera
on a PC and view the recorded images and play back the audio data* on the PC ( P.6-11).
When using older versions of VBCollector, please refer to page 6-12.
Setting Up
1. Check that all other applications are closed, insert the CD-ROM included with
the camera into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and follow the steps below.
1 Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop.
If you are using Windows XP, click the [Start] button and then [My Computer].
2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon displayed and then double-click the [VBTools] folder.
3 Double-click [VBToolsInstall.exe] to start the installation.
2. Once the starting screen has

appeared, select the installation
method.
Easy Installation: VB Administration Tools
and Viewer for PC are
automatically installed.
The basic software
required is installed
easily.
Custom Installation: Select whether you
want to install the VB
Administration Tools,
the Viewer for PC or the
VBCollector.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
Installation is now complete.
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Viewer Software Overview
By using the Viewer software, you can view images sent from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC, as
well as control the camera. Below is an outline of the Viewer software. For details, please refer to
Viewer Overview ( P.5-4) or to the Viewer Software Users Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD-
ROM.
Viewer Software Types

There are 2 types of viewers described below.
Viewer for PC
When started up, this viewer displays as a separate
window. The viewer is installed beforehand on the PC
to be used. For installation details, please refer to 5.
Install the Software in this Chapter ( P.2-11).
Viewer for Java

The viewer appears in the Web browser. You need to
install Java VM beforehand.
Features of the Viewer Software

Pan, tilt and zoom control: You can control pan, tilt and zoom with the scroll bars.
Backlight adjustment: You can brighten the image when it is dark due to backlight.
Panorama window display: You can control the camera by clicking on the panorama window
or by dragging the frame inside the window.
Image saving and printing: You can save and print snapshots of live images.
Audio reception (Viewer for PC only): You can receive audio sent from the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR. (Only available with two particular models)

Please refer to Hardware and Software Requirements ( P.1-4).
Handling of Video and Audio

Please refer to Introduction ( P.iii).
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Chapter
Basic Settings
This chapter describes the basic settings for the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR such as network connection, camera control, date
and time setting and mail. Be sure to perform these settings
after setting up.
* The VB Administration Tools ( P.4-2) described in

Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions
as well as presets.
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What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages?
Proceed to each of the settings pages from the Settings Title Page where you can perform various
settings for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. The settings you can perform on each of the pages are shown
below. For more details, see the reference pages.
System and network

For setting administrator passwords and networks (Ethernet, network connection function)
( P.3-5)
Camera and Video
For setting video capture (image size and quality etc.), camera control (shutter speed, focus,
home position and view restriction etc.), camera names ( P.3-7)
Preset
For setting Presets (best shot angle) and Preset Tour ( P.3-13)
Server
For setting maximum number of clients, maximum connection time, restricting service time and
HTTP, camera and audio servers ( P.3-16)
Access Control
For setting authorized user accounts and authorized/restricted host specification ( P.3-21)
Date and time
For setting current camera time display, new camera time and time zone ( P.3-24)
Miscellaneous
For setting DNS (name server address), mail addresses for sending recorded pictures, external
devices such as sensor, warning device and LED ( P.3-26)
Administration Tools
Display of used/free space and capacity of on-board file system, display of recorded data status
and deletion of recorded data, miscellaneous (display of event log and current settings, reboot
and restore the factory default settings) ( P.3-29)
The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 provides a convenient way to

Note
set view restrictions and presets.
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Accessing the Settings Title Page
The various settings on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR are specified by using a browser to access Web
pages on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. To begin with, access the Settings Title Page.
This manual uses the IP address 192.168.100.1 (the factory default setting) below as
Note
an example to describe the detail settings. Please enter the actual IP address that is
set in your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
1. Use the browser to access http://192.168.100.1/admin/.
Basic Settings
Enter the IP address which you set up in Perform Initial Settings for the Camera ( P.2-7).
Alternatively, access the top page of the camera server ( P.2-10) and click the Setting
Page.
2. Enter the user name and password.
In the factory default settings, the user name is
root and the password is VB-C50i ( P.7-25).
* The password for both the VB-C50i and the VB-C50iR is
VB-C50i. Be sure to change the password on the System
and Network settings page ( P.3-5).
The Setting Title Page appears.
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Settings Title Page
From the Settings Title Page, you can move to each settings page, confirm the settings after
changing, and save the changes to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs memory or restart.
5 3 4 1 2
1 Back to top button

Click Back to top to move to the top page of the camera server.
2 Japanese or English button
Click this display to show the settings page in Japanese. The display then changes to English
and when clicked, switches back to the English settings page.
3 Save Setting or Save Setting and Reboot button
Make changes on any of the pages, click the OK button and return to the Settings Title Page.
At this stage, however, changes to the settings have not yet been sent to the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR. Click the Save Setting button and the changes are confirmed and sent to the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Where it is necessary to restart the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to make the change,
the Save Setting and Reboot button is displayed.
Where the setting values have not been changed, these 2 buttons are not displayed.
4 Restore to the previous Setting button
Click if you want to discard the changes you have made to the settings on each page. All
changes are cancelled and return to the values before you made the change.
5 Each of the settings page titles
Click to move to each settings page.
Do not open multiple web browser windows at the same time to change settings in
parallel.
Note
Do not use the Back and Forward buttons in your browser to move between
settings pages. Due to the effects of caching, there are possibilities that an old
settings page will appear, settings will return to their original values, or unintended
changes will occur.
When you change the settings, you should always click the Save Setting, or the
Save Setting and Reboot button.
If you are using the camera to record video and audio*, rebooting deletes all the
recorded video and audio*.
Tip
Those settings that require the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to be restarted for the changes
to take effect are indicated with a red mark.
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Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet etc. (System and Network)
You can perform the following settings with System and Network.
Root Account: For setting up passwords.
Ethernet: For setting up IP addresses and other settings necessary for connection
to the network.
Connection Keeping: For setting up the function whereby packets are periodically
transmitted and there is automatic dial-up by the router so that the connection with
Basic Settings
the network is not broken.
When you have made changes to the settings, click the OK button to return to the
Settings Title Page. If you do not make any changes, click the Cancel button.
Root Account
1
2
1 Password
Set the password. Up to 8 ASCII characters can be used (spaces or printable characters). The
default setting is VB-C50i.
2 Confirm Password
Confirm the password in the field above.
For reasons of system security, you must change the root account password.
Note
However, be sure to remember the password ( P.7-25) so that you do not forget it.
If you have forgotten the password, press the Reset switch and restore the factory
default settings ( P.7-22). However, note that all settings are restored to the
factory default settings.
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Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet etc. (System and Network)
Ethernet
1
2
3
4
5
1 Address Setting Method

Select an address setting method from Auto Setting (DHCP) or Manual Setting. If you select
Auto Setting (DHCP), you can use the values automatically obtained from the DHCP server
for IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Address. If you select Manual Setting,
directly enter values which suit your environment.
2 IP Address
Enter a network interface-specific IP address.
3 Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask specified for the network to be connected.
4 Default Gateway Address
Set this item when you want to connect to a different subnet within the intranet or a wide area
network such as the Internet.
5 Maximum Transmission Unit
Enter the maximum transmission unit size to be sent at one time. There is normally no need to
change this from 1500.
If you are using ADSL, the efficiency of data transmission may be improved if you slightly lower
tha value. When you are using Ethernet, maintain the value at 1500.
Contact the network administrator for the IP address, subnet mask and default
gateway address settings.
Note
Take particular care with the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address
settings. If errors are found in any of these items, you may be completely unable to
access the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR via Ethernet and it may only be possible to recover
the problem by using the Initial Setup Tool ( P.2-7) to correct the error.
Connection Keeping
1
2
3
1 Send packet regularly

Check to enable this function.
2 Target IP Address
Specify where the packet should be sent.
3 Interval (min.)
Specify the interval at which a packet should be sent from 1 to 60 (min.).
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Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video)
You can perform the following settings with Camera and Video.
Video Capture: For setting image size and quality.
Camera Control: For setting the camera shutter speed, focus, home position and
view restrictions.
Camera Names: Enter camera names. A camera name is required when you use
an external camera or the VK-64.
Basic Settings
Video Capture
3
4
1 Video Capture Size

Select an image size for Video Transmission, Motion Detection and Picture Recording.
For Motion Detection, select either Medium Size or Small Size as the image size.
*Please refer to P.1-11 to confirm whether your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model.
Large Size: 640 480 (NTSC), 768 576 (PAL)
Medium Size: 320 240 (NTSC), 384 288 (PAL)
Small Size: 160 120 (NTSC), 192 144 (PAL)
2 Video Quality (Q-Factor)
Select a value from 10-100 (in 10 levels). The greater the value, the better the quality. However,
since data size will also be larger, higher-quality pictures may lower the frame rate ( P.7-27).
Also, if you select Not used, you cannot set that size in Video Capture Size.
3 Interlace Mode
Select either Weave (Interlace) (for subjects which move a little) or Bob (Non-Interlace) (for
subjects which move a lot), according to the range of the movement.
You can obtain high-resolution video if you set Video Capture Size to Large Size. However
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if the subjects move quickly and sharply, you may encounter comb-shaped blurs in the video.
Bob is more effective for quickly moving subjects.
4 Use External Video Input
You can use an external video input connected to the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 with the
switching method ( P.1-12).
Camera Control
1
2
3
1 Shutter Speed
Set the camera shutter speed. Select the shutter speed for the camera from Auto, 1/60 or
1/100 for NTSC, or Auto, 1/50 or 1/120 for PAL.
2 Focus Mode
Set the focusing mode for the camera.
Select the focusing mode for the camera from Auto (for auto focus), Auto (for domes) (for
the camera used in combination with a dome housing so that auto focus does not focus on the
camera dome wall surface) or Fixed at infinity (for focusing on infinity).
* Auto (for domes) and Fixed at infinity is not available if you configure the Night Mode settings ( P.4-
52, 4-70).
If dust or rain adheres to the dome, focusing may occur on the dome wall. Please
Note place the dome wall and the camera as closely together as possible when using.
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The camera may have difficulty focusing automatically on subjects of the type
shown below.
Note
Subjects with little or no contrast Angled subjects Highly reflective subjects

(a white wall, for example)
Basic Settings
Subjects that consist entirely of Insubstantial subjects Subjects seen through glass
oblique or horizontal lines or stripes such as flames or smoke
Quickly moving subjects Night views or dark places Far and near subjects in a frame
The figure below shows the effective focusing range. At some zoom settings, the
camera may not be able to focus on the subject.
Changes in the distance from the camera to the subject
Effective focusing range
Distance 1.6 m (63.0 in.)
1 cm
(0.39 in.)
Zoom position
Wide end of zoom Tele end of zoom
Down to approx. 1 cm (0.39 in.) Up to approx. 1.6 m (63.0 in.)
In night mode, down to approx. 2 cm (0.79 in.) In night mode, up to approx. 2.3 m (90.55 in.)
Note on shooting images continuously

When taking images of location where the light source gradually changes like
shooting outdoor images continuously during day and night, and there is little
change in the pictures you are taking, the color of pictures shown may be
different from the actual color.
To reflect the actual color, control the camera such as panning, tilting or
zooming because it causes a change in the captured images.
Under the conditions where a single-colored object is focused on or sodium
lamp, mercury lamp, or a specific type of fluorescent bulb is used, color
adjustment may not be made automatically.
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3 Home Position
Specify a home position for the camera.
Pan
Set the pan position of the camera.
Tilt
Set the tilt position of the camera.
Zoom
Set the value for the cameras angle of zoom.
Brightness
Set the target value for the cameras auto exposure feature. Select Brighter if the picture
is too dark due to backlight or other factors.
Return to Home Position when nobody has a control privilege
When this option is checked and the home position is specified, the camera is moved to its
home position if there is no request for a control privilege.
Do not attempt to manually change the camera head angle.

If the camera head is accidentally moved by hand or other objects
Note
touching it, be sure to perform one of the following ;
initialize the camera head position ( P.7-23).
restart the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR by turning the power supply OFF
then ON again.
The operating range of the camera heads on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is shown below.
+90
Tip
+100
100
+10
30 +170
170
90
4 Apply View Restriction

If you check the Apply View Restriction option, the settings below are enabled. Use this
setting to prevent clients from seeing certain camera angles. Using the VB Administration
Tools is a convenient way to set the view restrictions ( P.4-12).
Upper value, Lower value, Left value, Right value
Set the extent of the field of view provided to users. (Specify settings so that the upper
value is greater than the lower value and the left value is less than the right value.)
Telephoto, Wide-angle
Set the zoom angles provided to users. (Specify settings so that the telephoto setting is
less than or equal to the wide-angle setting.)
5 Wide Converter
When you have attached a wide converter to the camera, be sure to select Used. This setting
is only available for the VB-C50i.
* When the Wide Converter is set to Used, the infrared light cannot be used ( P.4-70).
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Controllable range and shootable range are shown below.

of the video capture range
Maximum vertical extent
Tip +
Extent of tilt control
Field of view at the

maximum wide-angle setting
- 0 +
Basic Settings
Extent of pan control
Maximum horizontal extent of the video capture range -
Pan and tilt range varies with the zoom ratio (field of view angle).
When you set the view If the zoom is set to wide-angle
restriction, the angles of and the angle of camera movement
camera movement are remains the same, video capture
automatically restricted. extends beyond the permitted range.
Consequently, the angle of movement
is automatically reduced.
Restricted range of visibility
Angle of camera movement

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If the visible range is exceeded because the zoom is set to wide range, the camera
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Captured range
Restricted range
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Zoom out Automatically

(wide-angle) pans
If the visible range is restricted, the zooming range may also be restricted.
When a view restriction is set, areas outside the restrictions may be captured
momentarily if the camera is controlled close to the restriction limits.
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Camera Names
1 Camera Name
Used in the camera selection box on the viewers. This setting is required.
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Presetting Best Shot (Preset)
You can perform the following settings with Preset.

Common Settings: For setting the tour schedule of present position.
Preset 1-20: Register as many as 20 best shot angles as preset positions.
Basic Settings
Common Settings
When you use Preset tour function, please refer to the note on page 4-25.
Note
3-13
1 Restrict Camera Control to Presets

Camera control by using the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for Java can be restricted to the
preset angles specified in Preset 1-20.
Auto Preset Tour
Select a Preset Tour setting from the following options.
Not used
Preset Tour does not operate.
For Viewers
Operates if any of the Viewer for Java, Viewer for PC or Admin Viewer is connecting.
Always
Preset Tour always operates.
Tour Schedule
Select the Preset number you want to set up in the Tour Schedule from Preset below, and
after setting Speed (PT), Speed (Z) and Pause (sec.), click the Add button and the
Presets are listed. You can also set up the start time and end time of the Preset Tour.
Up button and Down button
Select a Preset in the list, click the Up or Down button to change the order of the Preset Tour.
Delete button
Delete the selected Preset.
Preset
Select the number of the Preset you want to set up.
Speed (PT)
Set up the camera speed when panning and tilting. The larger the numeric value, the faster
the camera will move.
Speed (Z)
Set up the camera speed when zooming. The larger the numeric value, the faster the camera
will move.
Pause (sec.)
Set the length of time the camera will pause in the Preset position, from 0-120 seconds in
units of five seconds.
Add button
Add the Preset you have set to the Tour Schedule.
2 Restrict Preset Tour Time
Select to set the start time and end time of the Tour Schedule.
Even if you have set Auto Preset Tour to For Viewers or Always, the Preset Tour
will not work while you are controlling the camera with the Viewer for PC or the Admin
Tip
Viewer etc.
If Restrict Camera Control to Presets is selected, the presets can be displayed
alone without displaying the camera control GUI on the Viewer for Java ( P.5-13).
During Auto Preset Tour, if the actual camera position is found misaligned with
instructions from the Viewer, Auto Preset Tour cannot guarantee its accuracy the
whole time. Be sure to perform one of the following to correct the alignment;
initialize the camera head position ( P.7-23).
restart the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR by turning the power supply OFF then ON again.
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Preset 1-20
2
3
Basic Settings
1 Application
Use these options to specify whether this preset can be used only for picture recording or is
also made available in the viewers. If it is also provided in the viewers, always specify the
preset name.
2 Preset Name
Enter a name consisting of up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
3 Camera Parameter
Set the video capture settings to be provided.
Pan
Set the pan position of the camera.
Tilt
Set the tilt position of the camera.
Zoom
Set the value for the cameras angle of zoom.
Brightness
Set the target value for the cameras auto exposure feature. Select Brighter if the picture
Changes in the preset settings are not applied to the viewer while it is connected.
Note
You can make preset settings more easily with the VB Administration Tools. Please
Tip use the VB Administration Tools for the settings ( P.4-18).
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Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server)
You can perform the following Settings with Server.

Common Settings: For setting up the environment where users can connect to the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
HTTP Server: For setting web page distribution and managing the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR.
Camera Server: For setting up the viewing of video from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Audio Server: For setting up audio-related items.
Common Settings
1
2
3
1 Maximum Number of Clients

Set the maximum number of clients who can connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR at the same
time, up to 50.
2 Maximum Connection Time (sec.)
Set the length of time for each client can connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, in units of seconds.
3 Restrict Service Time
Select to set the length of time for which a user can connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
If you want to restrict time to distribute video and audio*, use Restrict Service Time.
Tip
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HTTP Server
1
2
1 HTTP Port
Set the TCP port number for the HTTP. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default
Basic Settings
setting is 80.
2 Global Address for Web Pages
If a private address has been set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and you want to use the routers
NAT functions to have a fixed global address for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.5-26), enter a
global address here, and this will let you view sample pages ( P.5-6).
If IP Address is selected, enter the IP address specified in IP Address. If Host Name is
selected, the host name specified in DNS in Miscellaneous is used. Perform any necessary
settings in DNS ( P.3-26).
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Camera Server
3
4
5
6
7
1 Video Transmission Port

Set the TCP port number for the video transmission protocol. Enter a value between 1 and
65535. The default setting is 65310. Normally, there is no need to change this setting.
2 Camera Control Port
Set the TCP port number for the camera control protocol. Enter a value between 1 and 65535.
The default setting is 65311. Normally, there is no need to change this setting.
3 Maximum Frame Rate (fps)
Set the maximum number of frames captured per second. The maximum frame rate is 30.0 fps
(NTSC)/25.0 fps (PAL) and enter a number between 0.1 and 30.0 (NTSC)/25.0 (PAL).
4 Maximum Transmission Rate (Mbps)

Set the upper limit of the volume of data to be transmitted in one second. This function is used
to reduce the load on the network. The maximum is 10Mbps and enter an integer of 0 to 10.
0 means unlimited.
5 Control Queue Length
Set the length of the queue when multiple clients are waiting for control privileges under the
viewer.
Enter a value between 0 and 50. The maximum number is 50. When set to 0, only the Admin
Viewer is permitted to control the camera.
6 Camera Control Time (sec.)
Set the maximum time for which camera control privileges can be maintained under the viewer.
Enter a value between 1 and 3600.
7 Camera Stabilization Time (msec.)
When the GetStillImage command ( P.5-25) has been requested, this setting specifies the
delay to allow the camera to stabilize before a still picture is captured. Enter a value between
0 and 10000. The maximum delay is 10000 milliseconds.
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Audio Server 1-5, 8 are only displayed with two particular models ( P.iii).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Basic Settings
8
1 Audio Transmission
Set Audio Transmission to Used to send audio to the Viewer for PC or Admin Viewer, that
is input into the microphone connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( P.1-12).
2 Input Volume
Set the volume of the input audio in a range from 1-100. The larger the numeric value, the
louder the audio will be.
3 Voice Activity Detection
Set Voice Activity Detection to ON to pause the transmission of audio data when the server
does not detect any valid audio data from the microphone. Doing this reduces the network
bandwidth that you are using.
4 Noise Canceller
Set Noise Canceller to ON to cancel noise in the audio.
5 Slope Filter
Set Slope Filter to ON to cancel any low pitch noise such as outdoor wind sound.
Audio Transmission
Input Volume
Voice Activity Detection
Noise Canceller
Slope Filter
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6 Audio Reception
Set Audio Reception to Used to receive audio which has been sent from the Admin Viewer
and output to the speaker with amp connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( P.1-12).
7 Output Volume
Set the volume of output audio in a range from 1-100. The larger the numeric value, the louder
the audio will be.
8 Echo Canceller
Set Echo Canceller to ON to prevent acoustic echo when transmitting and receiving audio
from the speaker with amp and microphone connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( P.1-
12).
Audio Reception
Output Volume
Echo Canceller
Use the Multi-Terminal Module ( P.1-12) when connecting a microphone* or

Note
speaker to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Setting Noise Canceller, Slope Filter, and Echo Canceller to ON may have
an effect on the audio volume and quality. Set ON or OFF according to the
environment where you install and how you use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.*
When sending or receiving audio*, please read carefully Usage Notice of Audio
( P.iii).
Use the VB Administration Tools to view or modify the settings for Audio Playback
and recording*.
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Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control)
You can perform the following settings with Access Control.

Authorized User Account: Register users who may connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Authorized/Restricted Host Specification: Control whether a specific host is to have
access or not.
Basic Settings
Authorized User Account
2
3
4
1 User List
Only users registered in this list are permitted to connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. You can
register a maximum of 50 users in addition to the user name (root).
Delete
Select a user from the User List and click the delete button to remove the user from the list.
Add / Change
You can add authorized users to the User List by entering their account
names and passwords and then clicking the [Add] button. The [Add] button
changes to [Change] when you select an authorized user. You can change
the password by entering a new password, and then clicking the [Change] button.
2 Access permitted to listed users only
When this option is checked, only users registered in the User List are permitted to connect to
the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Access using the Viewer Ver.3.1 or before and WebView Livescope MV Ver.1.0 is prohibited.
3 Audio Transmission permitted to listed users only*
When this option is checked, only users registered in the User List are permitted to receive
audio.
* Only displayed with two particular models ( P.iii)
4 Still Image Capture permitted to listed users only
When this option is checked, only users registered in the User List are permitted to capture still images.
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Authorized/Restricted Host Specification
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3
4
5
1 Host List
In this Host List, you can in detail whether of how access from the hosts is permitted or denied.
See the next page for the description format.
2 Apply this list to HTTP server
When this is selected, the Host List is applied to the host that can access the HTTP server. In
this case, control extends also to the Viewer for Java, etc. Use this when you want to restrict
access not only from the viewer but also to the Web page.
3 Apply this list to Video Transmission
Select to apply the Host List to a host who may have access to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Use Apply
this list to Video Transmission if you want to restrict access from the Viewer for Java and the
Viewer for PC.
4 Apply this list to Audio Transmission*
When this is selected, the Host List is applied to the host that can receive audio.
* Only displayed with two particular models ( P.iii)
5 Apply this list to Still Image Capture
When this is selected, the Host List is applied to the host that can capture still images.
If you do not make a Host List, access is permitted to any hosts.

Note
If the Host List provided prohibits access for all hosts, the Host Restriction function
is disabled and access is permitted to all hosts.
To prohibit access over HTTP connection via a proxy server, the address of the
proxy server must be set.
When you set a host list which leads to prohibit yourself, restore the factory default
settings.
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The Host Restriction function applies to hosts running client applications such as
viewer. Access restrictions are imposed using a list made up of one or more entries
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written using the format described below.
Listing Format
[!] addr [-addr2]
addr is written in standard IP address format.
Because the IP addresses in the addr and addr2 parameters define the range
of IP addresses, if an IP address A is higher than addr and lower than addr2, A
is included in the addr-addr2 range. The addr2 parameter can be omitted, in which
case it is taken to be the same value as addr.
For a host IP address A for which access permission is to be authorized or restricted,
Basic Settings
the first entry that includes A is requested from the top of the list of authorized/restricted
hosts. If the entry obtained begins with !, access is denied. If not, access is authorized.
Redundant or contradictory entries included in the list are automatically deleted.
If the given address does not belong to any of the entries, access is authorized.
Listing Guidelines
If the list of authorized and restricted hosts contains an error, access that was originally
permitted may subsequently be denied. To avoid this problem, compile the lists very
carefully using the examples below as a guide.
Example 1: To prohibit access from a host
!172.20.0.0
Access from the host with an IP address of 172.20.0.0 is prohibited.
Example 2: To prohibit access from hosts in a given address range
!172.20.0.0-172.20.0.20
Access from hosts with IP addresses from 172.20.0.0 to 172.20.0.20 is prohibited.
Example 3: To authorize access from hosts in a given address range while
prohibiting access from other hosts
172.20.0.10-172.20.0.12
!0.0.0.0-255.255.255.0
Access is only authorized from hosts with IP addresses from 172.20.0.10 to
172.20.0.12.
Example 4: To prohibit access from hosts in a given address range while
permitting access from one host within that range
172.20.0.10
!172.20.0.0-172.20.0.20
Access from hosts with IP addresses from 172.20.0.0 to 172.20.0.20 is prohibited,
except for the host at 172.20.0.10, from which access is permitted.
Example 5: To prohibit access from hosts in a given address range while
permitting access from a range of hosts within that range
172.20.0.10-172.20.0.15
!172.20.0.0-172.20.0.20
Access from hosts with IP addresses from 172.20.0.0 to 172.20.0.20 is prohibited,
except for the hosts with addresses between 172.20.0.10 and 172.20.0.15, from which
access is permitted.
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Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time)
You can perform the following settings with Date and Time.
Current Camera Time: Displays the time set up for the camera.
New Camera Time: For setting up the time on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone from the list.
Current Camera Time
1 Date and Time

Display the date and time currently set on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
2 Time Zone
The time difference with Greenwich Mean Time is displayed.
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Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time)
New Camera Time
Basic Settings
1 Synchronize with computer time
Set to the date and time of the PC currently accessing the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR via a Web
browser.
2 Set manually
Select this item when the date and time are to be manually entered. In the Date field, enter the
year, month and day in yyyy-mm-dd format; in the Time field, enter the time in hh:mm:ss 24-
hour format.
For example, for January 23, 2004, 1:23:04 p.m., enter 2004/01/23 and 13:23:04.
3 Synchronize with NTP server
Set to the date and time of the NTP server when the IP address of an NTP server has been
entered.
Even if you have selected Synchronize with NTP server, the date and time will
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not change if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR cannot connect with the NTP server, for
example, because the IP address for the NTP server is not correct.
Time Zone
1 Time Zone
Select the time difference with Greenwich Mean Time from the list.
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Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous)
You can perform the following settings with Miscellaneous.

DNS: Register the Name Server Address and Host Name for registering host names
such as Mail Server Host.
Mail: For setting up the mail addresses which are to receive recorded pictures and
log messages.
External Device Names: For setting up the names for the external devices to be
used with VK-64 etc.
LED: For setting the LED on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to turn on or off.
DNS
1 Name Server Address 1-2

Enter the name server address you want to register. If you are only registering one, leave the
field Name Server Address 2 blank.
2 Register Host Name
Select and enter the host name you want to register. You can register a host name in Name
Server Address 1.
If you are operating the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Auto Setting (DHCP) ( P.3-6), it
Tip is useful to register the Register Host Name setting. Settings are required before
being able to register in the DNS server. For information about DNS server settings,
please consult your system administrator.
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Mail
1
2
3
4
Basic Settings
1 Mail Server Host
Specify the SMTP server.
2 Senders (From) Mail Address
Specify the mail sender.
3 Recipient (To) Mail Address
Specify the mail recipient.
4 POP before SMTP
Select if the mail host server requires POP user authentication.
5 User Name and Password
Specify the settings in User Name and Password necessary for authentication.
6 POP Server
Specify the POP server.
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External Device Names
1 External Input Device 1-2

Device Name
To distinguish between the different external devices connected to the Multi-Terminal Module,
be sure to enter a device name. Enter a device name consisting of up to 15 alphanumeric
characters.
2 External Output Device 1-3

Device Name
To distinguish between the different external devices connected to the Multi-Terminal Module,
be sure to enter a device name. Enter a device name consisting of up to 15 alphanumeric
characters.
LED
1 LED Setting
Select the status of the LED located on the front of the camera from Blinks during
Communication, Steady Green LED, Steady Orange LED, Steady Red LED and Turn
the LED OFF. If the image is obstructed by the reflected LED, select Turn the LED OFF.
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Using the Administration Tools (Administration Tools)
You can use the following items with the Administration Tools.
On-board File System Information: Displays the status of VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs memory.
Recorded Picture and Audio data* Information and Manipulation: Displays the status
of pictures and audio* recorded in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and deletes recorded
pictures and audio*.
Miscellaneous: Confirm settings for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and initialization.
Basic Settings
If you do not make any changes, click the Cancel button.
On-board File System Information

1
1 On-board File System Information

The On-board File System displays the used space, free space and capacity (used space +
free space) of VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs memory in bytes.
Since the work area for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is included in the free space on the
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on-board file system, files may not be created when the free space becomes
approximately 100KB ( P.5-8).
Recorded Picture and Audio data* Information and Manipulation

1
1 Recorded Picture and Audio data* Information and Manipulation

This section displays the status of recording, the amount of free space available, the number of
recorded images and the duration of recorded audio*. The Delete button for deleting recorded
pictures can also be used to delete all the recorded pictures, and the Delete button for deleting
recorded audio can also be used to delete all the recorded audio*.
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Setting Up the Administration Tools (Administration Tools)
Miscellaneous
1
2
3
4
1 View Log Events

Click the View button to see the historical log files of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs operation,
such as connection with viewers, etc.
2 View Current Settings
Display a list of current settings.
3 Reboot
Reboot the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
4 Restore Settings
All but the password setting, Ethernet address setting, IP address, subnet mask and default
gateway of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR will be restored to the factory default settings. Click Restore-
OK buttons and the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR will be rebooted automatically.
Do not turn the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR power off while the Restore Settings operation.
Note
Turning the power off before completion may prevent it from starting up properly.
Using Restore Settings deletes all saved web page data ( P.5-8). Back up your
data before using this function.
We recommend that you make a note of current server settings before you restore
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the factory default settings in Restore Settings ( P.7-25).
While the Reset switch can also be used to restore the factory default settings,
note that this resets all the settings ( P.7-22).
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Chapter
VB Administration Tools
Chapter 4 describes practical ways of operating the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR using the VB Administration Tools to create
panoramas, set view restrictions, set presets and schedules,
view logs and use the Admin Viewer. Review the necessary
basic settings in Chapter 3 before proceeding to Chapter 4.
* Although view restrictions and presets can be set by

following the procedures described in Chapter 3, the VB
Administration Tools provides more visual-based and easy
way to use.
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Overview of VB Administration Tools
VB Administration Tools comprises VBAdmin Startup Panel, Panorama Creation Tool, View
Restriction Tool, Preset Setting Tool, Schedule Setting Tool, Log Viewer and Admin Viewer
applications. Operations such as setting the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR or viewing pictures from a remote
location with special privileges, checking operating status or obtaining logs are easily performed
through the Internet or an intranet.
Remote operation, setting, and

information collection are possible
VB-C50i VB-C50iR
through the Internet/intranet.
Taking panorama pictures
Setting view restrictions
Setting presets
Setting schedules
Viewing logs
Privileged viewing and operation
Installing the VB Administration Tools

If you performed the Easy Installation in 5. Install the Software in Chapter 2 Setting up ( P.2-
11), the VB Administration Tools has already been installed. If this is the case, a VB Administration
Tools shortcut icon has been created on the desktop of your PC. A shortcut is also created in the
same way if you select Programs from the Start menu and then WebView Livescope.
If the VB Administration Tools has not yet been installed, see page 2-11.
VB Administration Tools cannot be installed or operate normally on a PC where the

Note
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR-related applications listed below have been installed. Please
uninstall these applications before installing the VB Administration Tools:
VB Administration Tools Ver.1.0/1.1
WebView Livescope Helper Viewer Ver. 3.1 or earlier
WebView Livescope Camera Server
WebView Livescope Manager
WebView Livescope MV Manager Ver. 1.0
WebView Livescope MV Station Ver. 1.0
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VBAdmin Startup Panel ( P.4-5)

This is the main panel of VB Administration Tools. The tools are
started up from this panel.
Install VB Administration Tools first from the supplied CD-ROM.
Panorama Creation Tool ( P.4-7)

This tool is used to take and create panorama pictures displaying
the full view of the area photographed by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
When making settings for view restriction and presets, you can
see at a glance what part of the total area the set area occupies.
* Not available with the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi.
View Restriction Tool ( P.4-12)

This tool enables easier, more visual setting of view restrictions.
Restrictions can be set by operating the mouse while referring to
panorama previews.
Preset Setting Tool ( P.4-18)

This tool enables easier, more visual setting of camera preset
positions and a home position. Presets can be set by operating
the mouse while referring to panorama previews. You can also
enter settings for a Preset Tour with which you can tour and monitor
two or more presets within a specified start and end time.
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Schedule Setting Tool ( P.4-27)

With the Schedule Setting Tool you can set up the following
services to perform automatically on a specified day or time.
Timer: Records pictures and audio* into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
and performs Audio Playback at specified times.
Motion Detection: Detects variations between images and
automatically triggers picture and audio recording*. The camera
can also automatically track a moving object. Also, an audio file
can be registered and played back when motion is detected.
Night Mode: Takes shots in dark conditions.
External Device input: Records pictures and audio* or performs
Audio Playback in response to reactions by external devices
such as sensors.
External Device Output: Automatically operates an external
device such as a light by a time setting.
You can set the time and content of a Service on the calendar in
the Schedules Setting display screen.
Log Viewer ( P.4-62)

This tool enables viewing of operation status logs that are output
to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Admin Viewer ( P.4-65)

This viewer is aimed at administrators of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
It has special privilege functions not available in the Viewer for
PC or Viewer for Java, such as exclusive rights of camera control,
operation of external devices and motion detection. You can use
it when setting presets and view restrictions etc.
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Starting Up VB Administration Tools
To Start Up...
1. Double-click the VB Admin Tools desktop Starting up from the desktop icon
icon or select VB Admin Tools from the
Start menu.
Starting up from the Start menu
2. The Server Setting dialog box appears.

To use VB Administration Tools, it must first be connected to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Enter
the required information in the fields and click the OK button.
q
w
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q Host Name ( P.3-6)

Specify the IP address or host name of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
w Administrator Account
Enter the administrator account root for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
e Administrator Password ( P.3-5)
Enter the administrator password that has been set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. (The default
setting is VB-C50i for both the VB-C50i and VB-C50iR.)
r HTTP Port ( P.3-17)
Enter the HTTP port number that has been set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. (The default
setting is 80.)
t URL for settings
Enter admin as the administrator URL. (This cannot be changed.)
y Proxy
*Please consult with the network administrator for proxy settings.
Use HTTP Proxy Server
Check this item if connecting to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR via a proxy server.
Host Name
Specify the host name or IP address of the proxy server.
Port
Enter the port number of the proxy server. (The default setting is 8080.)
Load IE proxy information
Click to automatically collect proxy server information set in Internet Explorer.
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Starting Up VB Administration Tools
u FTP
To use the Panorama Creation Tool and the Log Viewer of the VB Administration Tools, it
is necessary to connect to the VB-C50i using FTP to perform various settings. Select
either PASV mode or PORT mode.
Use PASV mode
Check this item if selecting the PASV mode. Normally, there is no need to change this
setting. Clear the check box if using the PORT mode.
3. The VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up.

The six tools---Panorama Creation Tool, View
Restriction Tool, Preset Setting Tool, Schedule
Setting Tool, Log Viewer and Admin Viewer---can
be started up from the Startup Panel by clicking on
each button.
If the connection is broken after the VB Admin Startup

Panel has started up, choose Connect from the File
menu. The Server Setting dialog box then appears.
The Panorama Creation Tool, View Restriction Tool, Preset Setting Tool and
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Schedule Setting Tool cannot be started up simultaneously. You can launch the
Log Viewer and Admin Viewer at the same time.
If the connection to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is made through a proxy server, the
Panorama Creation Tool, Log Viewer and Admin Viewer cannot be used.
If you have connected to network camera servers excluding the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR,
some parts of the display of the VB Administration Tools start panel are different
from the above example.
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Panorama Creation Tool *Not available with the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi.
The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures from the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR. Once created, the panorama pictures can be viewed when accessed from the viewer.
The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and
create panorama pictures and save them in the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Without a panorama picture With a panorama picture
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Panorama Creation Tool
Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen

An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Panorama Creation Tool starts up is
shown below. we
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q Display Connect Information button
Displays the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs connection information in a dialog box.
w Reload Camera Information button
Loads camera information and panorama information. If VB-C50i/VB-C50iR settings were
changed after this tool was started up, this button can be used to get the latest information.
e Update Panorama Image button
Sends panorama pictures to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and reloads them. After taking a panorama
shot, be sure to click this button.
r Camera Selection box
Another camera cannot be selected with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
t Camera model and captured date display
Displays the model of camera currently connected and the date the panorama picture was
taken, if it has been captured.
y Panorama picture display
Shows the panorama picture that was captured.
u Capture button
Captures panorama pictures.
i Remove image button
Deletes panorama pictures.
o Position of AE Lock switching
Switches AE lock position between Center and Current position. The AE Lock function
captures pictures based on the brightness of the selected position.
!0 Backlight adjust switching
Adjusts backlight when On is selected. When switched on, it is effective on images that are
dark due to backlight.
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Since the range that can be captured varies with the type of camera, the display
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ranges of the panorama pictures are different.
VB-C50i panorama picture VB-C50iR panorama picture
Capturing Panorama Pictures
The entire panorama picture area is displayed during capturing. If the VB-C50i/
Note
VB-C50iR is accessed from the viewer and pictures are viewed, even when view
restrictions ( P.3-10, 4-12) have been set, there is a possibility that third parties
that were originally not intended to see the pictures may see them. Please keep
this sufficiently in mind when capturing and displaying panorama pictures.
To Capture...
1. Select the AE lock position and whether or not

to use backlight adjustment, then click the
Capture button.
2. Capturing starts.
To stop capturing while it is in progress, click the Stop
button.
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3. When capturing ends and the picture is

satisfactory, click the OK button.
Panorama creation can be discarded, or the AE lock
position or backlight adjustment settings can be
changed by clicking the Cancel button. When clicked,
the captured picture is discarded and the initial screen
returns ( P.4-8).
To capture the picture again, click the Recapture
button. Or, a square section in the displayed grid can
be captured again by double-clicking on that section.
Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures

When capturing ends, the panorama picture is reflected when it is sent to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
and loaded. Update is also necessary when a panorama picture is deleted.
To Update...
1. Click the Update Panorama Image button.

Or choose Update Panorama Image from the
Server menu bar.
When the panorama picture is updated, the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR automatically restarts and the connection
with VB Administration Tools is aborted. A dialog box
asking whether or not to reconnect to the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR appears after the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
restarts. Reconnection occurs when the OK button
is clicked. You can exit the Panorama Creation Tool
while still connected or without reconnecting to the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
To Delete...
1. Click the Remove image button and then

the Update Panorama Image button.
The panorama picture saved in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
is deleted.
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Reconnecting

Reconnections are made when a connection with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR has been cut.
To Reconnect...
1. Choose Reconnect from the File menu

bar.
Opening a Panorama Picture from a Picture File/Saving a Panorama Picture as a Picture File
You can open a picture file as a panorama image as well as save a panorama picture you have

taken as a picture file. In both cases, only JPEG compressed images are supported.
To Open from a Picture File...
1. Choose Open from the File menu bar.

When the dialog box appears, select the
picture file you want to use.
To Save...
1. Choose Save from the File menu bar.

When the dialog box appears, select the
folder where the file is to be saved and enter
the file name.
Displaying Connection Information

Connection information during connection with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be displayed.
To Display...
1. Choose Connect Information from the

Server menu bar.
A dialog box showing the connection information

appears.
The IP address that was set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
is displayed in Host name ( P.3-6). The values
displayed for the video port number, camera control
port number and HTTP port number are those set in
Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers
( P.3-17, 3-18).
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View Restriction Tool
The View Restriction Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set limits on the video
which can be seen by users. A View Restriction is set up with the mouse while referring to a
panoramic preview.
The View Restriction Tool lets you

easily set view restrictions in cases
where you want to set restrictions on
zoom or a portion of the field of view
when videos are distributed live or in
other such instances.
Only the range set in the view

restriction is displayed in the
viewer.
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View Restriction Tool Display Screen

An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool starts up is
shown below.
q w e r
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q Load Settings button
Loads the view restriction settings set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
w Save Settings button
The View Restriction setting value set and applied with this tool is saved to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
After setting the view restrictions, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save
the settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
e Stop Communication button
Click this button during communication to disconnect the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
r Panorama Preview
Panorama images registered in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR are displayed. A View Restriction preview
frame is displayed in which the View Restriction setting values are redisplayed. You can, by
dragging with the mouse, change the shape of or move the frame which will then be reflected
in the View Restriction setting values.
View Restriction Preview frames
Pan/Tilt Preview Frame (red) ................ Upper/Lower/Left/Right value restriction area
Wide-angle Preview Frame (green) ...... Zoom field of view (wide angle) restriction area
Telephoto Preview Frame (yellow) ....... Zoom field of view (telephoto) restriction area
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t Camera Selection box

y Apply the view restriction
View restriction settings are applied when this item is selected.
u View Restriction Value Input boxes and Get Value button
The view restriction settings can be edited by entering values in the View Restriction Value
Input boxes. When the Get Value button is clicked, the current angle of the camera can be
retrieved and reflected in each setting value listed below.
View restriction setting values
Upper value ......... Value for the upper limit of the view restriction. The upper value of the
selected camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.
Lower value ......... Value for the lower limit of the view restriction. The lower value of the
Left value ............ Value for the left limit of the view restriction. The left value of the selected
camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.
Right value .......... Value for the right limit of the view restriction. The right value of the selected
camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.
Telephoto ............ Value for the telephoto limit of the view restriction. The zoom value of the
Wide-angle .......... Value for the wide-angle limit of the view restriction. The zoom value of
the selected camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.
i Apply button
Applies the current view restriction settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. At this stage, the edited
settings are not yet saved to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Be sure to click the Save Setting button
to save the settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
o Preview button
Clicking this button allows checking of the set values specified in the View Restriction Value
Input boxes with the View Restriction Preview frame.
!0 Admin Viewer button
This button can be used to start up Admin Viewer.
!1 Status List
Displays the results of communication between this tool and the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Warning
messages are displayed in blue and error messages are displayed in red.
You cannot set view restriction for an external camera. For this reason, the only
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camera you can select in the Camera Selection box is Camera 1 (VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR).
Edited content is not saved to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR when the Apply button is
clicked. The edited content will only come into effect when the Save Setting button
is clicked.
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Setting View Restrictions

You can set up a view restriction by either entering a value in the view restriction setting input box
or by using the following 2 methods. Select the way which suits your environment or according to
your preference.
Changing Settings from the View Restriction Preview Frame

The View Restriction Preview frame on the panorama picture can be used to set view restrictions.

To Make Settings...
1. Select Apply the view restriction.
2. Set the view restrictions by using the mouse
to move or change the shape of the Pan/Tilt
Preview Frame (red), Telephoto Preview
Frame (yellow), and Wide-angle Preview
Frame (green) displayed on the panorama
picture.
When enlarging or reducing the Telephoto Preview
and Wide-angle Preview frames, the vertical:horizontal
ratio is fixed.
At this point, you can also enter and set values in the
View Restriction Value Input boxes.
3. Click the Apply button.

Check the Status List to be sure the values were
applied correctly. Then when the Save Settings
button is clicked, the values will be saved to the VB-
C50i/VB-C50iR.
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Retrieving Values from the Camera Angle of the Admin Viewer and
Changing Settings
Admin Viewer can be used to set the view restriction while confirming camera images.

To Make Settings...
1. Select Apply the view restriction.
2. Click the Admin Viewer button to start it up.
3. In Admin Viewer, click the Start Control

button to obtain control rights for the camera.
4. Move the camera angle to the position you

want to set with the Upper, Lower, Left, Right,
Telephoto, and Wide-angle values, then click
the Get Value button for each.
The values retrieved using the Get Value button can
be checked in the View Restriction Value Input boxes,
or with the View Restriction Preview frame.
View Restriction Value Input boxes.

sent correctly. Then when the Save Settings button
is clicked, the values will be saved to the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR.
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The Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual picture. After the
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view restrictions have been set, please check to be sure that the view restrictions are
correctly reflected in the Viewer. When checking from the Admin Viewer, choose
View Restriction - ON from the Privilege menu bar ( P.4-68).
When a view restriction is set, areas outside the restrictions may be captured
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momentarily if the camera is controlled close to the restriction limits.
When you want to clear the view restriction settings, clear the Apply the view
restriction check box, click the Apply button and then the Save Settings button.
Even if the Apply the view restriction is selected, view restriction is not applied
when an input box is left blank. In this case, the maximum value is applied.
For details on view restriction settings, see page 3-10.
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Preset Setting Tool
The Preset Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set Presets and home position.
Presets are set by operating the mouse while referring to a panoramic preview. You can also
enter settings for a Preset Tour with which you can tour and monitor two or more Presets within a
specified start and end time.
After setting presets, set the preset tour.
Reflecting preset settings in the viewer
Executing a
preset tour
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Preset Setting Tool
Preset Setting Tool Display Screen

The display screen for the Preset Setting Tool is divided into the Preset Settings Area and the
Preset Tour Settings Area. A maximum of 20 Presets and home positions can be set by referring
to a panoramic preview. In the Preset Tour Settings Area, you can enter settings for a Preset
Tour with which you can tour and monitor two or more presets within a specified start and end
time. Below is a description of the Preset Setting Area screen.
See page 4-24 for information about the Preset Tour Setting Area.
Preset Setting Area Display Screen

qwe r t y
u
Preset Setting Area i
o
!0
Preset Tour Setting

Area ( P.4-24)
!4 !3 !2 !1
Loads the Preset and Preset Tour settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Saves the set and applied Preset and Preset Tour settings made with this tool to the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR.
Be sure to save Preset and Preset Tour settings with the Save Settings button.
This button can be clicked during communication with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to abort the
connection.
r Panorama Preview
Panorama images registered in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR are displayed. A yellow Preset Preview
frame is displayed in which the Preset settings are redisplayed. You can, by dragging the
mouse, change the shape of or move the frame which will then be reflected in the Preset
settings.
If there are View Restrictions set up, the View Restriction Preview frame appears in blue (within
the range of the restriction) or red (outside the range of the restriction).
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Preset Setting Tool
t Preset Selection box

Select the preset to set or Home. Home is the setting for home position.
y For picture recording only
When this is checked, presets are used for picture recording only; when it is not checked,
presets can be used not only for picture recording but for the viewer as well. If you selected
Home in the Preset Selection box, this setting will be grayed out (setting not possible).
u Preset Name
A name can be assigned to the preset. If you selected Home in the Preset Selection box,
this setting will be grayed out (setting not possible).
i Camera Selection box
o Camera Parameters
Use Pan and Tilt to specify the central angle for the pan and tilt ranges you want to set.
Use Zoom to enter the angle for the field of view.
Camera Angles
Pan ............. Sets the pan position of the camera.
Tilt .............. Sets the tilt position of the camera.
Zoom .......... Sets the zoom ratio (field of view angle).
Brightness
Sets the target value for the cameras auto exposure feature. Select Brighter if the picture
!0 Get Value button
When the Get Value button is clicked, the current angle of the camera selected at the VB-
C50i/VB-C50iR is retrieved as camera parameters.
!1 Apply button
Settings for current Presets and Tour Schedules are applied to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, and
you can proceed to the next Preset setting. At this stage, the edited settings are not yet
saved to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings
to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
!2 Preview button
The settings for camera parameters are reflected in the Preset Preview frame. The camera
angle for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR also switches to this Preset and you can confirm from the
Admin Viewer.
!3 Admin Viewer button
This button can be used to start up Admin Viewer.
!4 Status List
Displays the results of communication between this tool and the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Warning
messages are displayed in blue and error messages are displayed in red.
Edited content will not be reflected in the viewer accessed to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
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at the stage when the Apply button is clicked. After confirming the edited content, be
sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
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Preset Setting Tool
Setting Presets
You can set up Presets by either entering a value in the camera parameters or by using the
following 2 methods. Select the way which suits your environment or according to your preference.
Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Frame

The Preset Preview frame on the panorama picture can be used to set presets.

To Make Settings...
1. From the Preset Selection box, select the

preset to be set and enter a name in Preset
Name.
2. Drag the Preset Preview frame shown on the
panorama picture to move or change its
shape and set the preset.
Alternatively, you can click at a spot on the picture to
make the center of the frame move to that point.
camera parameters.

applied correctly. Then when the Save Settings button
VB-C50iR.
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Preset Setting Tool
Retrieving Values from the Camera Angle of the Admin Viewer and
Changing Settings
Start up Admin Viewer and set the camera angle as a preset.

To Make Settings...
1. From the Preset Selection box, select the

preset to be set, and enter the Preset Name.
2. Click the Admin Viewer button to start it up.
3. Click the Start Control button in the Admin

Viewer to obtain camera control rights for the
camera.
4. Move the camera angle to the position you

want to set preset camera angle, then click
the Get Value button.
The values retrieved using the Get Value button can
be checked in the Preset settings input boxes, or with
the Preset Preview frame.
camera parameters.

applied correctly. Then when the Save Settings button
VB-C50iR.
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Preset Setting Tool
You can set a maximum of 20 presets.

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Changes in the preset settings are not reflected to the viewer while it is connected.
If view restrictions are to be used, be sure that the Preset Preview Frame (yellow)
does not protrude outside the View Restriction Frame (blue).
The preview used in the Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual
picture. After the presets have been set, please check to be sure that the presets
are correctly reflected in the Viewer.
Once presets have been set, they cannot be deleted. If you do not want to these
presets to be used, select For picture recording only ( P.4-20) so that the presets
cannot be used in the Viewer for PC.
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Preset Setting Tool
Preset Tour
A Preset Tour can tour and monitor two or more specified Presets.
You can also set Preset Tour with Presetting Best Shot in Chapter 3, Basic Settings ( P.3-13).
Preset Tour Settings Area Display Screen
q w e y
i
o
!0
r t
q Tour Schedule list

Displays a list of the presets which have Preset Tour settings.
w Add button
Adds a preset to the Tour Schedule List.
e Up and Down button
Select a Preset from the list, and click the Up or Down button to change the order of the
Preset Tour. The Preset Tour commences from the preset at the top of the list.
r Delete button
Deletes the selected Preset.
t Preview button
Reflects the settings for the selected preset in the Preset Preview frame. The camera angles
set in the device switch to the specified values and can be confirmed from the Admin Viewer.
y Auto Preset Tour
Select an option for a Preset Tour from the following.
Not used
Preset Tour does not operate.
For Viewers
Operates if any of the Viewer for Java, Viewer for PC or Admin Viewer is connecting.
Always
Preset Tour always operates.
u Restrict preset tour time
Click to set the start time and end time of the Preset Tour.
i Speed (PT)
Sets the speed at which the camera moves when panning and tilting, within a range of 1-8. By
moving the slide bar from left to right, the numeric value becomes larger and the speed increases.
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Preset Setting Tool
o Speed (Z)
Sets the speed at which the camera moves when zooming, within a range of 1-8. By moving
the slide bar from left to right, the numeric value becomes larger and the speed increases.
!0 Pause (sec)
Sets the time for which the camera pauses in the preset position, within a range of 0-120
seconds in units of five seconds.
If the following warning message appears on your screen, please consider changing
your settings based on the list below.
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Example of a warning screen
Duration of the tour in the screen changes depend on the setting.
Click Cancel button to return to the setting screen.

Click OK button to save the set value.
(Please click Save button on the setting page when you are setting from preset setting tool.)
Durability for Pan/Tilt machine is about 0.1 million times.

*1 time = Full pan angle (680) movement
Since total tour time depends on the combination of speed, range and paused time,
please set the value by referring to the list below.
Total preset tour time until reaching approx. 0.1 million times.
Setting Speed (PT) to 1 Setting Speed (PT) to 2
Pause time Range of Pan movement (degree) Pause time Range of Pan movement (degree)
(sec) 50 100 150 (sec) 50 100 150
0 3872 3825 3809 0 1983 1936 1920
10 5666 4722 4407 10 3777 2833 2518
20 7555 5666 5037 20 5666 3777 3148
30 9444 6611 5666 30 7555 4722 3777
Values are in hours Values are in hours
Example: Speed (PT):1, Pause time: 30 seconds, Pan moving range (Angle): 50=
9,444 hours (approx. 0.1 million times (return))
Preset Tour does not operate when the camera is being controlled with the Viewer
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for PC, or the Admin Viewer and so on.
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Preset Setting Tool
Setting Preset Tour

To Make Settings...
1. Select an option from Auto Preset Tour.

Select either For Viewers or Always.
2. Select the preset number you want to add to

the Tour Schedule from the Preset setting
area and click the Add button.
The preset is registered in the Tour Schedule list. You
can register a maximum of 20 presets.
3. Select a preset in the Tour Schedule list and

with the slide bars in Speed (PT), Speed (Z)
and Pause (sec), set the speed for panning,
tilting and zooming for each preset and the
number of seconds for the pause in preset
position.
Click the Preview button ( P.4-24) to display the
set value in the Preset setting area. Also, the camera
angle switches to the preset and you can check from
the Admin Viewer.
4. To set the duration of the Preset Tour, select

Restrict preset tour time and enter a start
time and end time.
You cannot set Start Time and End Time on the same
time.
Check the status list that the settings have been correctly applied and click the Save Settings
button to save the settings to the device.
You cannot add a home position to the Tour Schedule list.

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Schedule Setting Tool
With the Schedule Setting Tool, you can set up Timer, Motion Detection, Night Mode, External
Device Input and External Device Output services to perform automatically on a specified day of
the week or time of the day. You can set the start and end time and the content of the service on
the calendar in the Schedules Setting screen.
1. Select either Normal Schedule or Special Schedule and enter settings for the
schedule.
Normal Schedule Special Schedule
Enter settings for a schedule of one week Enter settings for a schedule of special
from Sunday to Saturday. days.
2. Enter settings for the Services ( P.4-38).
Timer: Records pictures and audio* into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and performs Audio Playback
at specified times ( P.4-39).
Motion Detection: When part of an image changes due to the movement of an object, the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR performs picture recording, automatic tracking, audio recording* or Audio
Playback ( P.4-42).
Night Mode: Takes shots in dark conditions ( P.4-52).
External Device Input: Sets camera operation for external device input ( P.4-54).
External Device Output: Sets the output time to external devices and the repetition interval
etc. ( P.4-57).
3. Once settings are completed, click the Save Settings button to save the
settings, and close the setting screen for the services.
4. Once all the Schedules have been set, click the Save Settings button in the
Schedule Setting screen to save the settings, and close the Schedule Setting Tool.
Pictures and audio* are recorded in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR memory. The amount
of data that can be recorded varies depending on the free space available in the
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cameras memory. To record large amounts of data, use VBCollector ( P.6-11).
You can check the amount of available memory, the number of recorded pictures
and the duration of recorded audio data* in Administration Tools on the settings
page ( P. 3-29).
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Schedule Setting Tool Display Screen (Toolbar)

There are two kinds of Schedule settings, Normal Schedule and Special Schedule. The buttons in
the toolbar below can be used for both Normal and Special Schedules.
With these buttons, you can load and save setting information, stop communication, select Normal
schedule ( P.4-29) and Special schedule ( P.4-33) as well as open each service setting screen
( P.4-39, 4-42, 4-52, 4-54, 4-57).
q w e r t y u i o !0

Loads the schedule settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Saves the schedule setting edited using the Schedule Setting Tool to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
After setting the schedule function, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save
the settings.
Click this button during communication with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to abort the connection.
r Normal schedule button
Displays the Normal Schedule Setting screen ( P.4-29).
t Special schedule button
Displays the Special Schedule Setting screen ( P.4-33).
y Timer setting tool button
Opens the Timer Setting Tool ( P.4-39).
u Motion detection setting tool button
Opens the Motion Detection Setting Tool ( P.4-42).
i Night mode setting tool button
Opens the Night Mode Setting Tool ( P.4-52).
o External device input setting tool button
Opens the External Device Input Setting Tool ( P.4-54).
!0 External device output setting tool button
Opens the External Device Output Setting Tool ( P.4-57).
After setting, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings.
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Normal Schedule
With Normal Schedule, you can set up a schedule of one week from Sunday to Saturday. For
example, during the weekend when there is nobody in the office from 6:00pm on Friday to 9:00am
on Monday, the Motion Detection service will operate each week during the period of time you
have specified and automatically monitor the office.
Normal Schedule Display Screen

q w
r
q Schedule selection checkbox

Check to select the number of the schedule you want to set up. Up to 16 types of schedules
can be set.
w Schedule Name
Displays the name of the schedule you have selected.
e Weekly Calendar
Displays the schedule by the day, start and end time.
r Schedule track
The schedule track is the schedule as a graph on the calendar. Double-click to set services,
start and end times, which are displayed by different colors according to the number of the
schedule.
t Schedule track setting details display
Displays the setting details of the schedule track dragged on the calendar.
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Setting Up a Normal Schedule

To Make Settings...
1. With the Normal Schedule displayed, select

an optional schedule number.
The schedule track for the number you have selected
is displayed in the weekly calendar. At this stage, the
correct start and end time and services are not set up
in the schedule track.
You can change the color of the schedule track by right-clicking a schedule number
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and selecting Color Setting.
2. Double-click the schedule track.

The Normal Schedule Settings dialog box appears.
Enter settings for the schedule.
3. Enter the name of the schedule.

You can enter a maximum of 15 characters for the schedule name.
4. Display the Schedule tab and enter settings

for the day of the week and start and end
times.
Always: The schedule is effective at all times from
Sunday to Saturday.
Weekly: You can set the day and the time the schedule
starts and ends (e.g. from 1:00pm on Monday to
7:00am on Tuesday).
Weekly on: You can set the same start time and end
time for two or more days of the week (e.g. from
8:30am to 5:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday).
Please note that there is a limit of 24 hours from the start time to the end time.
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On Weekly setting, if you specify the same time and the same day in start and end
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time, end time will be the same time in the following week, and the schedule is
applied to all time periods.
On Weekly setting, if you specify the same start and end time, the end time will be
on the following day at the same time.
If you enter 24:00 as the start or end time, the time will be registered as 23:59.
To set 24:00, enter 00:00 on the following day.
5. Display the Service tab and enter settings for

the services you want to use.
Select the checkboxes for the services you want to
use and select a setting number. Next click Detail to
open the Service Setting Tool to set the content of the
setting.
There are 5 types of services. See the reference page
for how to set up services and more information about
each service.
Timer: ( P.4-39)
Motion Detection: ( P.4-42)
Night Mode: ( P.4-52)
External Device Input: ( P.4-54)
External Device Output: ( P.4-57)
Once the settings for each schedule are completed, save the settings and close the Schedule
Setting Tool.
You can register different settings for each setting number. The number of setting
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numbers you can register depends on the service.
The Service Setting screen can also be displayed by clicking a button on the toolbar
for each service.
A setting number entered from the Service Setting tab in the Schedule Setting
screen cannot be changed in each Service Setting screen.

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6. When you have completed setting the sub-

schedule tracks, click OK button.
If you want to set two or more schedule tracks, select
another number in the schedule selection checkbox,
and make settings in the same way.
You can register different settings for each setting number. The number of setting
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numbers that can be registered differs depending upon the service.
An icon for the service you have set up appears in the schedule track in the calendar.
However, where the schedule track is short, it may be that not all of icons are
displayed.
The icons displayed for each service are as follows:
Timer Motion Detection Night Mode
External Device Input External Device Output
The days and start and end times set in the Schedule tab are shown by the position
and length of a schedule track. You can change the position and length of the
schedule track by directly dragging it with the mouse. However, the schedule track
cannot display a period of time shorter than 10 minutes and therefore periods of
time shorter than 10 minutes are also displayed as periods of 10 minutes.
You cannot set 2 schedules which have the same service with the same start and
end time. If you try to do so, a warning message is displayed.
7. After setting all the schedule tracks, be sure to click Save Settings button
to save the settings.
If you have set a Normal Schedule and a Special Schedule ( P.4-33) with the same
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start and end time, the Special Schedule will have priority over the Normal Schedule.
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Special Schedule
With Special Schedule, you can set up a schedule on one specific day of the week. For example,
on a public holiday when there is nobody in the office, set up a service to automatically monitor
the office.
Special Schedule Display Screen
q w
t
q Set Special Day selection box

Select the special day you want to register from special days A-D or select Erase Special
Day.
w Special Day List button
Click to display the Special Day List dialog box. The dates of all registered Special Days are
displayed as a list. You can also add, delete and edit the date, as well as delete all dates.
e Monthly Calendar
The Special Days registered on each date are displayed.
r Special Day Schedule
The content of the settings for each Special Day is displayed. You can set the Special Day
Schedule with a maximum of the 4 special days from A-D.
t Sub-schedule track
The Sub-schedule track is the schedule as a graph on the Special Day Schedule. Double-click
to set up services and start and end times. You can set a maximum of 4 Sub-schedule tracks
for each Special Day Schedule.
y Sub-schedule track setting details display
Displays the setting details of the sub-schedule track dragged on the Special Day Schedule.
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Setting Up a Special Schedule

To Make Settings...
1. With the Special Schedule displayed, select from the Special Day selection
box the Special Day you want to register in the Schedule.
Click the date on which you want to register a Schedule and the Special Day you have selected
is registered.
You can only set one type of Special Day per day.
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You can set one Special Day a maximum of 32 times.
You can also set up a Schedule by right-clicking on a date on the calendar.
You can add, delete, edit and delete all from the Special Day List dialog box by
clicking the Special Day List button.
2. Select the optional sub-schedule track from the Special Day Schedule to be
used.
In each Special Day Schedule, 4 Sub-schedule tracks have been provided. Select a Sub-
schedule track to activate.
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3. Double-click the sub-schedule track.

The Special Schedule Settings dialog box appears.
Enter settings for the schedule.
4. Enter the name of the Special Day Schedule.
You can enter a maximum of 15 characters for the Special Day Schedule.
The schedule name you enter here is the name for the Special Day schedule (AD), which is
different from the Sub-schedule name. You cannot set a name for a Sub-schedule.
5. Display the Schedule tab and enter settings

for start and end times of the schedule.
Enter a schedule between 0:00 and 24:00. However, be sure to enter an end time
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which is later than the start time.
You cannot enter 24:00 as a start time.
6. Display the Service tab and enter settings for the services.
For more information about the services you can set, please see page 4-31.
The Service Setting screen can also be displayed by clicking a button on the toolbar
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for each service.
A setting number entered from the Service Setting tab in the Schedule Setting
screen cannot be changed in each Service Setting screen.

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7. When you have completed setting the sub-

schedule tracks, click OK button.
If you want to set two or more special days, select
another special day from the Special Day selection
box, and make settings in the same way.
An icon for the service you have set up appears in the schedule track in the calendar.
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However, where the schedule track is short, it may be that not all of icons are
displayed.
The icons displayed for each service are as follows:
Timer Motion Detection Night Mode
External Device Input External Device Output
The days and start and end times set in the Schedule tab are shown by the position
and length of a schedule track. You can change the position and length of a sub-
schedule track by directly dragging it with the mouse. However, the schedule track
cannot display a period of time shorter than 15 minutes and therefore periods of
time shorter than 15 minutes are also displayed as periods of 15 minutes.
You cannot set 2 schedules which have the same service with the same start and
end time. If you try to do so, a warning message will be displayed.
You can copy and paste information about a Special Day to another Special Day.
For example, to copy information from Special Day A to Special Day B, right-click
in Special A Schedule and select Copy from Special Day A. In Special Day B
Schedule, right-click in the same way and select Paste to Special Day B.
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8. Once all the schedules have been set, click the Save Settings button in the
Schedule Setting screen to save the schedules.
If you have set up a Normal Schedule ( P.4-29) and a Special Schedule with the same
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start and end time, the Special Schedule will have priority over the Normal Schedule.
If you want to execute a Special day schedule on the same month and day each
year, right-click the Special Day registered on the date in the monthly calendar,
and select Every Year. When you have done so, the Special Day on the calendar
is displayed in red.
You cannot set Every Year on 29 February of a leap year.

This completes the settings for the special schedule.
Resetting Schedule Settings
Resets schedules you have set.
1. In the Normal or Special Schedule Setting screen, select Initialize normal
(special) schedules from Edit in the menu bar.
If you want to reset normal and special schedules at the same time, select "Initialize
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all schedules and service settings" from Edit in the menu bar.
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Setting Up Service
Set up the services to be performed in the schedules. Service tab in the Schedule Setting screen
To open the settings screen for each service, in the
Service tab in the Schedule Setting screen, select the
service you want to set up, select a setting number and
click Detail.
Select the service you want to

make settings for, select a
setting number and click the
Detail button.
There are 5 types of services you can set up.

Timer: Records pictures and audio* into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and performs Audio Playback
at specified times ( P.4-39).
Motion Detection: When part of an image changes due to the movement of an object, the VB-
C50i/VB-C50iR performs picture recording, automatic tracking, audio recording* or Audio
Playback ( P.4-42).
Night Mode: Takes shots in dark conditions ( P.4-52).
External Device Input: Sets camera operation for external device input ( P.4-54).
External Device Output: Sets the output time to external devices and the repetition interval
etc. ( P.4-57).
Once the services have been set, click the Save Settings button on the Schedule
Note
Settings screen to save the settings, and close the settings screen.
You can also start up each of the service setting screens from the toolbar ( P.4-
28). In such case, select a setting number in each service setting screen.
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Timer Setting Tool

The section below describes the Picture Recording function that takes still images and records
audio* at specified times and records them in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It also describes the Audio
Playback function that plays back audio.
Timer Setting Tool Display Screen

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Loads the timer settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Saves the timer settings edited using this Tool.
After setting the timer function, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the
settings.
r Timer Setting box
Select the setting number you want to use.
t Capture still images
Check to capture images at the set repetitive intervals and record to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
y Camera Preset
Select an angle when recording picture. Select from Does not specify or from preset names
already set.
u Camera Stabilization Time
Starts capturing images after waiting for the specified time for the camera to stabilize after
moving. The maximum time is 10 seconds.
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i Repetition Interval
Sets the interval between repeated image recording. Repetition Interval can be set to a maximum
of 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. If you set Repetition Interval to 0, a still image is only
recorded once at the start of the scheduled time.
o Disable movement to the home position and auto preset tour
Check to disable movement to home position and Preset Tour during picture recording. You
can only enter a tick if a preset is specified in Camera Preset and Repetition Interval is set
to more than 30 seconds.
!0 Enable audio recording concurrently with picture*
Check to record audio at a set time. Set up the Pre-recording Time and Post-recording
Time below.
!1 Pre-recording Time*
Records audio for the specified time before picture recording begins. Set a duration between 0
and 10 seconds.
!2 Post-recording Time*
Records audio for the specified time after picture recording ends. Set a duration between 0 and
30 seconds.
!3 Audio playback
Check for playback of audio at the set repetition interval. Set up the Sound Clip, Volume and
Repetition Interval below.
!4 Sound Clip and Volume
Set the audio for playback. Select from the registered playback audio names. Set the volume
at which the audio is to be played back, between 1 and 100.
!5 Repetition Interval
Set the interval between playback of audio. You can set an interval to a maximum of 23 hours,
59 minutes and 59 seconds. If you set Repetition Interval to 0, the audio will play back only
once at the start of the scheduled time.
When recording consecutive audio files, set the Pre-recording Time and Post-
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recording Time so that the total duration is longer than Repetition Interval (so that
the next recording begins before the recording process ends). The consecutive
recorded audio files are created in 120-second segments.*
Specify the audio recording volume, noise canceller and slope filter settings on the
Audio Server settings page ( P. 3-19).*
You cannot set 0 seconds for both the Pre-recording Time and Post-recording
Time.*
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Setting Up Picture Recording

To Make Settings...
1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Timer Setting Tool.
In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, check
Timer, select a setting number and click the Detail button ( P.4-38).
2. Check Capture still images and set Camera Preset, Camera Stabilization
Time, Repetition Interval, Disable movement to the home position and
auto preset tour, Enable audio recording concurrently with picture, Pre-
recording Time and Post-recording Time*.
3. Click the Save Settings button to save the settings and close the Timer Setting
screen.
Setting Up Audio Playback

To Make Settings...
1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Timer Setting Tool.
In the Service tab of the Normal or Special Schedule Setting screen, check Timer, select a
setting number and click the Detail button ( P.4-38).
2. Check Audio playback and set Sound Clip, Volume and Repetition Interval.
3. Click the Save Settings button to save the settings and close the Timer
Setting screen.
Sample sound files are contained on the CD-ROM.

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For registering and deleting audio files, see Audio Playback Settings dialog box
( P. 4-60).
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Motion Detection Setting Tool

The section below describes the motion detection function which records pictures, sends data to
external devices and records data in the log when there is a variation in all or part of the picture
resulting from objects moving around and the automatic tracking function where the camera tracks
a moving object.
Notes on Using This Function

Note
The Motion Detection and automatic tracking Functions are not suited to applications
where high levels of reliability are required. Therefore, we recommend that you not
use these functions for monitoring or other purposes if consistently high levels of
reliability are required. Canon accepts no liability whatsoever for faults, etc. resulting
from the use of the Motion Detection and automatic tracking Functions.
Motion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen (Live Mode)

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Loads the motion detection settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Saves the current motion detection settings edited using this tool to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
After setting the motion detection function, be sure to click the Save Settings button
to save the settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
r Mode tab (Live, Video)
Live mode
For picture display, camera control and recording of the picture displayed.
Video mode
For adjusting motion detection sensitivity ( P.4-51) during play back of the picture recorded
in Live Mode.
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t Camera Selection box

For selecting a camera.
y Viewer
For picture display and camera control in the same way as a normal viewer.
u Motion detection area frame
Displays with a dotted frame the area within which motion is to be detected. The frame can be
reshaped and moved by dragging the mouse.
i Rec. Start button
Starts recording of the picture.
o Setting number selection box
Select the number of the setting you want to use.
!0 Settings tabs (Camera, Area, Recording, Output, Audio / Tracking)
Camera tab
For setting the frame rate and camera positions ( P.4-44).
Area tab
For selecting the area within which motion is to be detected and the sensitivity, area ratio and
duration for each area ( P.4-45).
Recording tab
For setting the duration of picture and audio recording* when the camera detects motion (ON
event) or when the camera can no longer detect motion (OFF event), and for setting the recording
interval ( P.4-47).
Output tab
For setting output of data to an external device ( P.4-48).
Audio/Tracking tab
Sets Audio Playback and automatic tracking ( P.4-48).
!1 Display motion detection status of the server
Check to display the results of motion detection by the server. You can check whether or not
the settings are activated in the device ( P.4-49).
Flow of Motion Detection Settings

A summary of the procedures for motion detection is given below. Please refer to each reference
page for information about detailed setting content.
1. Open the Motion Detection Tool.
The Motion Detection Tool Setting screen appears (
P.4-42 Motion Detection Setting Tool Display
Screen).
Enter settings for motion detection in the Settings tabs
on the right of the screen. There are 5 Settings tabs -
Camera, Area, Recording, Output and Audio/
Tracking.
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2. Set the camera frame rate and the camera position for detection (See the
Camera tab P.4-44).
3. Set the detection area (See the Area tab P.4-45).
4. Set the sensitivity of the motion detection at what degree of variation in the
image activates the motion detection (See the Area tab P.4-45).
5. Set actions to be performed when motion detection is activated (Recording
tab P.4-47).
6. If necessary, set automatic tracking, output to an external device and Audio
Playback (Output tab P.4-48, Audio/Tracking tab P.4-48).
7. Save the settings.
You can set the level of motion detection in the Area tab, while checking the viewer
image on the left side of the screen. See Motion detection status and screen display
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( P.4-50) about screen display in this case. You can also adjust the level of motion
detection during play back in Video Mode of images recorded in Live Mode ( P.4-51).
Motion Detection Function
The level of motion detection changes depending on resolution, image quality,
and object conditions. To check the detection level, actually perform the motion
detection function.
Quickly moving objects and objects under dark conditions may not be detected.
If changes appear in the video by strong light or wind, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
may incorrectly detect motion.
Setting Up Motion Detection

To Make Settings...
1. Open the Motion Detection Setting Tool with the Schedule Setting Tool.
In the Service tab in a Normal or Special Schedule Setting screen, check Motion Detection,
select a setting number and click Detail ( P.4-38).
2. Set the camera frame rate and the camera
position for detection (Camera tab). q
Set the camera frame rate and camera position. w
For camera position, either set your own area for
detection in the Live Mode Viewer or select a Preset
in the Camera tab.
q Enable frame rate setting
Check to set the frame rate for camera shooting. Enter a
value within a range of 0.5-30.0 fps (NTSC)/25.0 fps (PAL).
* Please refer to P.1-10 to confirm whether your VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model.
w Enable preset selection
Check to select a camera position from a preset.
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The frame rate specified in the Maximum Frame Rate ( P.3-18) must be higher
Note than the one specified using this tool.
When the network traffic is high, the specified frame rate may not be achieved.
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When a slow frame rate is set, motion detection is applied to images sampled from
the captured video. In this way, motion can be detected even in slowly moving
objects.
The frame rate specified above only applies to the motion detection.
3. Create a motion detection area (Area tab)

Create an area in the viewer within which motion detection is to be performed (motion
detection area). You can create a maximum of 4 motion detection areas, and reshape
and move each area frame by dragging the mouse. Change the shape by dragging the
black boxes on the 4 corners and sides of the frame, and move the frame by dragging the
inside of it with the mouse. Also, you can set a separate level of motion detection in each
area. See step 4 for how to set up the level of motion detection.
q Used Area
Check the number of the motion detection area to be used q
and the detection area frame is displayed in the Viewer.
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You can create a maximum of 4 motion detection areas.
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4. Setting the level of motion detection for the motion detection area (Area tab)
These settings determine how great the variation must be (sensitivity), how large the changed
area must be as a proportion of the whole detection area (area ratio), and how long the
variation must continue (duration) before it is recognized as motion and the specified action is
performed.
You can also set the level of motion detection for the device by checking in Video Mode the
image recorded with Live Mode ( P.4-51).
w Setting Area
If you have created two or more motion detection areas, you can set separate levels of motion detection
in each area frame. In Setting Area, select a setting number.
e Sensitivity
Select the sensitivity of the motion detection in a range of 1-256. Either enter the setting or set sensitivity

by dragging the slide bar. The larger the numeric value, the higher the degree of sensitivity will be.

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r Auto button
The Auto button sets sensitivity automatically. For several seconds after clicking the Auto button, the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR assumes that there is no motion in the image in the motion detection area and,
based on this information, sets the camera at optimum sensitivity. Set when there is no motion.
t Detection indicator
Displays the area ratio of motion detected by the device in real time in the form of a graph ( P.4-50).
y Area Ratio
When the proportion of the area in which the device has detected motion (displayed in a red or yellow
rectangle) has exceeded the specified value for the area of the selected detection area frame (blue
frame), the device detects motion and performs the specified picture recording etc. (However, even if
the area ratio value is exceeded, the device does not detect motion unless the number of seconds
specified in Duration has passed). Set within a range of 0-100%, by either entering a numeric value or
by dragging the slide bar.
u Duration
When the situation where the motion has exceeded the area ratio continuous for more than the duration
time, the device detects motion and performs picture recording etc. Set within a range of 0-5 seconds,
by either entering a numeric value or by dragging the slide bar.
If Sensitivity is set at a low level, the device does not recognize the motion even
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during great variations in the image inside the motion detection area frame. Also, if
the area ratio and duration of the motion in the part of the image where motion
occurred in the area frame do not reach the set values, the device does not perform
detection and the specified actions such as picture recording are not performed.
You can select a setting area by clicking the motion detection area frame in the
Viewer you want to specify. The selected motion detection area frame is displayed
as a blue frame.
If you set the setting area to Not specified, the results of detection in all the
motion detection areas you have created are displayed in each area frame. Also,
even if you click an area which does not fall within any of the motion detection area
frames in the Viewer, the setting area is set as Not specified.
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5. Enter picture recording settings when the

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device detects motion (Recording tab). w
Enter the settings for picture recording time and
recording interval when the device detects motion (ON
event) or when the device no longer detects motion
(OFF event). e
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q Recording at ON event t
Check for picture recording when the device detects motion
(ON event).
w Recording at OFF event
Check for picture recording when the device no longer detects motion (OFF event).
Pre-event Recording time (sec.)
For setting the required number of seconds within a range of 0-10 seconds for recording pictures before
an ON or OFF event.
Pre-event Recording interval (sec.)
For setting the interval of time for picture recording before an ON and OFF event within a range of 0.1-
1.0 seconds.
Post-event Recording time (sec.)
For setting the required number of seconds within a range of 0-10 seconds for recording pictures for a
fixed time after an ON or OFF event.
Post-event Recording interval (sec.)
For setting the interval of time for picture recording after an ON and OFF event within a range of 0.1-1.0
seconds.
e Enable audio recording concurrently with picture*
Check to record audio for the time set for picture recording. If you enter a value of 0 both for the Pre-
event Recording time and Post-event Recording time, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR performs audio recording
with the following configuration:
Pre-event Recording time: 1 second
Post-event Recording time: 0 second
r E-mail notification on picture recording
Check to send an e-mail containing the recorded image in conjunction with ON/OFF events.
The e-mail notification is sent only once soon after an event occurs.
t Recording between ON event and OFF event
Check to record pictures when the camera is detecting motion (between an ON event and the next OFF
event).
Recording interval between events (sec.)
Sets an interval of 1 to 10 seconds between picture recordings when the camera is detecting motion
(between an ON event and the next OFF event).
See Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture/audio recording*

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( P.4-59) for the relationship between ON and OFF events in the picture and
audio recording* settings.
See Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. ( P.3-26) for addressing of
mail messages and communication methods and E-mail Notification Settings dialog
box ( P.4-60) for setting content of e-mails.

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6. Enter the settings for output to an external

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(Output tab).
* The settings in this step are optional.
Set output to an external device when the device has
detected motion (ON event) or when the device has
finished detecting motion (OFF event).
q Output to External Devices 1-3
Check for Output to External Devices 1-3.
w Output duration after OFF event (sec.)
When the camera is outputting data to an external device and output has to continue after the camera
detects an OFF event, use this option to set a duration between 0 and 20 seconds for which output
continues.
7. Set Audio Playback and automatic tracking

when the device detects motion (Audio/
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Tracking tab). w
* The settings in this step are optional.
Set Audio Playback and automatic tracking when the
device detects motion (ON event) or when the device e
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has finished detecting motion (OFF event). Automatic
tracking is a function where the camera tracks a
moving object and records pictures when the device
detects motion.
q Playback at ON event
Check for audio playback when the device detects motion (ON event).
w Playback at OFF event
Check for audio playback when the device has finished detecting motion (OFF event).
Sound Clip and Volume
Set the audio for playback. Select from the registered sound clip names. Set the volume at which the audio
is to be played back, between 1 and 100.
e Start automatic tracking at ON event
Check for automatic tracking when the device has started motion detection (ON event).
r Maximum tracking time (sec.)
Set the time for which automatic tracking is to continue, between 1 and 300 seconds.
( P.4-61).
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If two or more objects are moving at the same time, the device will track the object
with larger movement.
If continuous tracking time is exceeded, the device returns to normal motion
detection mode.
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8. Check motion detection status in the server.

To confirm the operating level of motion detection with the settings you have made, check
Display motion detection status of the server. Motion detection status is displayed as the
icon below.
You cannot save the settings with Display motion detection status of the server checked.
Remove the check to save the settings.
[Detection disabled]
[Detected]
[Not detected]
Because the video distribution frame rate may be lowered when the data is sent
Note
via a proxy server, connection without using a proxy server is recommended while
setting the motion detection.
The motion detection settings should be adjusted and set in conditions that are as
close as possible to those for actual operation.
For detailed information on specifying the settings, see Page 6-8.
Please note that each result of the following features may not match completely:
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the Motion detected (peak block) shown in this tool, the motion detection status
of the server and actual status of motion detection.
When Display motion detection status of the server option is selected, external
device and log output, and picture recording are not performed.
Because the Motion Detection Function detects motion by comparing consecutive
image frames, small movements are less likely to be detected when the video
quality ( P.3-7) is poor.
When the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Motion Detection Function is enabled, the processing
load on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is high. Consequently, the video distribution frame
rate may be lowered than when the function is disabled.
9. Click the Save Settings button in the Schedule Setting screen to save the
settings, and close the Motion Detection Setting screen.

This completes the settings for motion detection.
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Motion detection status and screen display

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The area in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is

performing motion detection appears in a blue
frame in the Viewer.
The selected sensitivity at which the VB-C50i/

VB-C50iR is performing motion detection
appears as a yellow or red rectangle in the
motion detection frame.
Yellow rectangle: Where the device has
detected motion, but because Area Ratio and
Duration have not reached their setting value,
the device does not detect motion.
Red rectangle: Where the device has
detected motion, and Area Ratio and
Duration has reached its setting value, the
device detects motion.
Where there is a variation in the image, the value

set in Area Ratio is displayed as a vertical line in
the indicator. The indicator displays in the
following 2 colors.
Green: The area of the motion detected by
the device has not reached Area Ratio.
Yellow: The area of the motion detected by
the device has reached Area Ratio.
When Sensitivity, Area Ratio and Duration are

satisfied, and the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR detects motion
and performs specified actions such as picture
recording, a red peak block appears. You can set
the degree of motion for which the peak block is
displayed while monitoring the actual image.
(Area ratio for motion)

Set value or above
Duration Duration
Below set value Time
Indicator color Green Yellow Green
Peak displayed (red)
Detection results Not detected Detected Not detected
When the situation where the motion has exceeded the area ratio continues for longer than the
time set in Duration, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR detects motion and a peak block appears.
When there is motion detection and the peak block has appeared, only Duration will maintain
motion detection status, even if less than the specified Area Ratio.
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Setting the motion detection level while checking recorded

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images
To set the level of motion detection at motion detection is activated, it is useful to make adjustments
to settings while checking actual actions in the Viewer. Because with the device you can set the
level of motion detection by checking in Video Mode the pictures recorded in Live Mode ( P.4-
42) in the Mode tab, you do no need to repeat the actual actions in front of the camera.
1. Select Video Recording Options from Tools in the menu bar and the Video
Recording Options setting dialog box is displayed.
Video Recording Options setting dialog box
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q Maximum Recording Time (sec.)

Sets maximum recording time, for 60-300 seconds.
w Self-timer (sec.)
Sets the time until recording starts after clicking Rec. Start, from 0-30 seconds.
2. Align the camera position and click the Rec. Start button in Live Mode.
Starts picture recording at the camera position currently shown in the Viewer. Record
pictures necessary for adjusting the level of motion detection such as performing actions
in front of the camera.
To stop recording, click the Stop Recording button.
3. Adjust the motion detection level in
the Area tab while checking the
video in Video Mode.
q List of recorded video
Displays a list of recorded video.
w Delete button
Deletes the selected video from the list.
e Control buttons w
From the left, performs Move to Start, Rewind, q
Play, Fast Forward and Move to End. Check Loop
Playback to repeat play back of the video.
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Night Mode Setting Tool

Below is a description of the Night Mode function with which you can take pictures in dark conditions.
Night Mode Setting Display Screen
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Loads the Night Mode settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Saves the Night Mode settings edited using this Tool.
After setting the Night Mode function, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings.
This button can be clicked during communication with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to abort the connection.
r Setting number selection box
t Cancel Infrared Cut Filter
Check to remove the cameras Infrared Cut Filter to enable shooting with black-and white images using
infrared light.
y Turn Infrared Light ON
Check to take photographs using the infrared light. You will see clearer images in darkness.
u Enable Slow Shutter
Check to select a shutter speed for the camera.
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Setting Up Night Mode

To Make Settings...
1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Night Mode Setting Tool.
Night Mode, select a setting number and click the Detail button ( P.4-38), or click the
Night mode setting tool button on the toolbar.
If you have opened the Night Mode Tool from the toolbar, select a setting number from the
setting number selection box in the Night Mode Setting screen.
2. Check Cancel Infrared Cut Filter, Turn Infrared Light ON, and/or Enable Slow
Shutter as required.
3. Click the Save Settings button to save the settings and close the Night Mode
Setting screen.
If you have selected Enable Slow Shutter, the exposure will be manual, and the
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aperture and gain will be at maximum.
Change the shutter speed and adjust brightness according to your operating
environment and photographic subject.
If you specify a shutter speed of 1/30 seconds or slower for NTSC, or 1/25 seconds
or slower for PAL, auto focus will not operate.
When the Wide Converter has been set for use in Camera and Video ( P. 3-7),
the infrared light cannot be used.
When using a dome housing with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared light cannot
be used.
The effective lighting range of the infrared light is approx. 3m (9.8ft).
In Night Mode, focusing with Auto Focus may be difficult or may appear to be out
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of focus.
Auto (for domes) and Fixed at infinity configured with Focus Mode ( P.3-8) is
not available if you check the Cancel Infrared Cut Filter.
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External Device Input Setting Tool

Below is a description of the External Device Input function which performs video recording when
a signal from an external device connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( P.1-12) such as a
sensor is sent to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
External Device Input Setting Tool Display Screen

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Loads the External Device Input settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Saves the External Device Input settings edited using this Tool.
After setting the External Device Input function, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save
the settings.
r Input Name Settings
Select an External Device Input 1 or 2 and enter an External Device Input Name.
t Setting number selection box
y Camera Preset
Select the camera position for picture recording. Select from Not specified or registered preset names.
u Recording at ON event
Check to perform picture recording when there is ON input from the external device.
i Recording at OFF event
When selected, performs picture recording when input from the external device is OFF.
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o Pre-event Recording Time (sec.) and Interval

Enter the required number of seconds, within a range of 0-10 seconds for picture recording before an ON
and/or OFF event. Also enter an interval for performing picture recording, within a range of 0.1-1.0 seconds.
!0 Post-event Recording Time (sec.) and Interval
Enter the required number of seconds, within a range of 0-10 seconds for picture recording following an ON
and/or OFF event. Also enter an interval for performing picture recording, within a range of 0.1-1.0 seconds.
!1 Enable audio recording concurrently with picture*
Check to record audio for the time set for picture recording. If you enter a value of 0 both for the Pre-event
Recording time and Post-event Recording time, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR performs audio recording with the
following configuration:
Pre-event Recording time: 1 second
Post-event Recording time: 0 second
!2 E-mail notification on recording
Check to send an e-mail of the recorded picture.
!3 Sound Clip and Volume
Set the audio for playback. Select from the registered sound clip names. Set the volume at which the audio
is to be played back, between 1 and 100.
!4 Playback at ON event
Check for audio playback when there is ON input from an external device.
!5 Playback at OFF event
Check for audio playback when input from an external device is OFF.
!6 Output to External Device 1-3 and Output duration after OFF event (sec.)
Check to perform output to an external device at OFF event. Enter a time for performing output in the range
of 0-30 seconds.
Setting Up External Device Input

To Make Settings...
1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the External Device Input Setting Tool.
Input 1 or Input 2 in External Device Input, select a setting number and click the Detail button
( P.4-38), or click the External input device setting tool button on the toolbar.
If you have opened the External Device Input Tool from the toolbar, select an External Device
Input Name and setting number in the External Device Input Setting screen.
2. Perform picture recording operations.
Check either Recording at ON event or Recording at OFF event, and select a Camera Preset.
Also, enter the required number of seconds and the interval for picture recording before or
after an ON or OFF event.
If you check Enable audio recording concurrently with picture, audio is recorded for the time
set for picture recording.*
If you check E-mail notification on recording you can send recorded pictures as e-mail when
an event occurs. The e-mail notification is sent only once soon after an event occurs.
See Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. ( P.3-26) for the addresses of
mail messages and communication methods and E-mail Notification Settings dialog
Tip
box ( P.4-60) for setting content of mail messages.
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3. Specify the Audio Playback operation settings.

Check Playback at ON event or Playback at OFF event and select the playback sound
clip name and volume.
Tip ( P.4-61).
4. Set external device output operations.

Tick one of Output to External Device 1 to Output to External Device 3 options and specify
the Output duration after OFF event setting.
5. Click the Save Settings button to save the settings and close the External
Device Input Setting screen.
See Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture/audio recording* (

Tip P.4-59) for the relationship between ON and OFF events in the picture and audio
recording* settings.
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External Device Output Setting Tool

The section below describes the output settings to an external device connected to the Multi-
Terminal Module ( P.1-12).
External Device Output Settings Tool Display Screen

q w e
t
y
u
i

Loads the External Device Output settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Saves the External Device Output settings edited using this Tool.
After setting the External Device Output function, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save
the settings.
r Output Name Settings
Select an External Device Output 1-3 and enter an External Device Output Name.
t Operation settings
y Output to External Device
Perform output to the selected external device.
u Output Time
Set the length of time for output to the selected external device, to a maximum of 23 hours, 59 minutes and
59 seconds.
i Repetition Interval
Set the interval at which output is to be executed, to a maximum of 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
If you set the Repetition Interval to 0, output only occurs once at the start of the scheduled time.
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Setting Up External Device Output

To Make Settings...
1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the External Device Output Setting Tool.
Output1-3 in External Device Output, select a setting number and click the Detail button
( P.4-38), or click the External device output setting tool button on the toolbar.
If you have opened the External Device Output Tool from the toolbar, select an External
Device Output Name and setting number in the External Device Output Setting screen.
2. Check Output to External Device and set Output Time and Repetition Interval.
3. Click the Save Settings button to save the settings and close the External
Device Output Setting screen.
If you set Output Time at more than Repetition Interval, output continues without
Tip interruption.
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Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture/audio

Tip
recording*
ON
OFF
Picture Recording A B C D
Audio recording
The figures below show the methods (A-D) of picture and audio recording that use
motion detection and external device input based on the timing of ON and OFF events.
OFF ON OFF ON
A: Pre-event recording for an ON event B: Post-event recording for an ON event
Pictures: For 0-10 seconds at intervals of 0.1-1.0 seconds Pictures: For 0-10 seconds at intervals of 0.1-1.0 seconds
Audio: For 0-10 seconds Audio: For 0-10 seconds
ON OFF ON OFF
C: Pre-event recording for an OFF event D: Post-event recording for an OFF event
Pictures: For 0-10 seconds at intervals of 0.1-1.0 seconds Pictures: For 0-10 seconds at intervals of 0.1-1.0 seconds
Audio: For 0-10 seconds Audio: For 0-10 seconds
For A and C, recording is controlled to the pre-event recording time, and for B and D,
it is controlled to the post-event recording time.
If you select Recording between ON event and OFF event in the motion detection
settings, you can also record pictures during ON events (between B and C) ( P.4-
47).
If you select Enable audio recording concurrently with picture, you can record audio
for the time specified for picture recording ( P.4-47).
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E-mail Notification Settings dialog box

Tip
When pictures have been recorded, you can send the recorded picture and data in
an e-mail. Settings for sending mail messages are performed in the E-mail Notification
Settings dialog box.
Select E-mail Notifications Settings from Tools in the menu bar in the Motion Detection
Setting screen or External Device Input Setting screen and the dialog box appears.
q
w
q Type of Notification
Select a notification setting from Text only or Text and recorded picture.
w Subject (up to 31 characters)
Enter the subject of the e-mail.
e Text (up to 255 characters)
Enter the text of the e-mail (text) in the text. The list of parameters below using the percentage
symbol (%) can be included in the text of a Text and recorded pictures message.
Parameter Description Values
%n Reason for shot (number) 1 (external device input 1), 2 (external device input 2), 129 (Motion detection)
%N Reason for shot (text) External Device Input Name
(External Device Input 1/2 if omitted), Motion detection
%X Image width No. of horizontal pixels
%Y Image height No. of vertical pixels
%Q Video quality 10-100
%C Camera number 1-2
%D Camera name Camera Name setting
%P Pan position -179.99 to 180.00
%T Tilt position -179.99 to 180.00
%Z Zoom position 0.1 ~ 300
%V Camera server VB-C50i
%y Year of shot 2000-2038
%m Month of shot 1-12
%d Date of shot 1-31
%w Day of shot 0-6 (correspond to Sun. to Sat.)
%H Hour of shot 00-23
%M Minute of shot 00-59
%S Second of shot 00-59
%z Time zone of shot -1200 to +1200
%a Weekday of shot Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
%b Name of month of shot Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
%t Tab
%q ''
%% '%'
* For undefined characters, the '%' is deleted.
* With the exception of %t, %q and %%, you cannot use the same parameter multiple times on the same line.
(The parameter including '%' is ignored from the second instance onwards.)
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Audio Playback Settings dialog box

Tip
To play back audio, you have to register the audio file you want to play back. Settings for
registering or deleting audio files are performed in the Audio Playback Setting dialog box.
Select Audio Playback Settings from Tools in the menu bar in the Timer Settings screen,
Motion Detection Setting screen or External Device Input Setting screen and the dialog box
appears.
1. From the Sound Clip List in the Audio Playback Settings box, select the
Unregistered item and click the Edit button.
2. The Audio Playback Edit dialog box appears. Click the Browse button
and select the audio file you want to set.
3. Enter a name for the Audio Playback and click the Send button.
Click the Close button in the Audio Playback Settings dialog box to close the dialog
box.
You can set the audio file playback time up to 120 seconds, and you can only playback
.wav and .au (-law, PCM 8bit. Sampling frequency 8000Hz, mono) files.
If you wish to use audio files other than those listed above, you need to convert file
formats.
To delete registered audio, select the audio file you want to delete from the Sound Clip
List and click the Delete button.
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Log Viewer
The Log Viewer is a tool for downloading log files, and viewing and managing the operating status
of the device. The Log Viewer provides monitoring of illegal access and a way of dealing with
errors etc.
The Log Viewer is only for viewing logs and cannot be used to delete logs.
Tip
To save a log, choose Save from the File menu bar. Logs can be saved as text
files.
Downloading Log Files
To Download...
1. When Log Viewer is started up from the

VBAdmin Startup Panel, it automatically
retrieves the most recent log file and displays
it.
To retrieve a list of log files, choose Download from
the File menu bar.
When the list is retrieved, a list of log files appears in

the dialog box. Select the log file you want to view by
clicking on it, then click the Download button and the
selected file will be downloaded.
Click Cancel in the dialog box during downloading to stop the download.
Tip
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Viewing the Log

The following content is displayed in the log.
Code
The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to Log Messages ( P.7-4).
Error codes are displayed with one of 4 types of icons according to level.
Information level Error level
Warning level Unknown
Date & Time

The date and time when the log was generated is displayed.
Message
Log messages are displayed.
Saving a Log to a File/Opening a Saved File

You can save a displayed log to a file as well as view a previously saved log file.
To Save...
Choose Save from the File menu bar.
To View...
Choose Open from the File menu bar and

select the log file you want to view.
Copying and searching a log

You can copy or search a displayed log.
To Copy...
Select the log you want to copy by clicking on

it, then choose Copy from the Edit menu bar.
To Search...
Choose Search from the Edit menu bar,

enter the character string you want to search
and click the Search button.
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Log Viewer
Using Selection Criteria to Display Logs

Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time so that only the required
information is displayed.

To Make Settings...
1. Choose Filter from the View menu bar.
2. The Filter dialog box appears.

Set the following selection criteria and click
OK to display only the logs that match
those criteria.
If filtering is not required, click Cancel.
[Error Type]
To filter by error type, check Specify Type or Specify Code. Otherwise check Not Specified.
Specify Type
Specifying the levels of the logs
From Error, Warning, and Information, select the error levels to be displayed.
Specifying the modules that output the logs
From Application, HTTP Server, System, and Driver, select the output source modules to
be displayed.
Specify Code
Specify the error code of the logs. The error codes of the logs are compared to the characters
that are entered and only logs with matching error codes will be displayed. For example, if
A0 is entered, logs whose error codes start with A0 will be displayed.
[Date & Time]
Specify Start Date & Time
Logs generated after the specified date and time can be displayed by selecting this item
and entering a date and time.
Specify End Date & Time
Logs generated before the specified date and time can be displayed by selecting this item
and entering a date and time.
There is no log message related to the driver in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.

Application and System correspond to the log messages list ( P.7-4).
Tip
Application: Log messages related to applications ( P.7-4).
These log messages refer to applications such as WebView, picture recording and
audio.
System: Log messages related to the system ( P.7-11).
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Admin Viewer
Admin Viewer is a viewer which has functions for managing the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It has special
privilege functions that the Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java do not have, such as exclusive
access to camera control functions, and external device and motion detection operation. This
viewer is used when setting view restrictions and presets.
[Special privileges of Admin Viewer]

Connections are also possible outside service times
( P.3-16).
Connection time is unlimited.
Exclusive camera control privileges. Invalidates
control privileges held by and requests obtained
from other viewers.
Ignores view restrictions.
Operates external devices and motion detection.
External device input and motion detection
notification ( P.4-66).
Camera control by clicking or using dialog boxes ( P.4-68).
You can set the camera-specific features and audio sending/receiving*.
If the connection is aborted, you can specify that the connection is automatically restored
( P.4-73).
You can specify that the exposure and focus settings revert to their defaults when you
close the Admin Viewer ( P.4-74).
Control button
Click this button to obtain camera control privileges.
About the special privileges of administrators

Note
Since Admin Viewer has more special privileges than the Viewer for PC and Viewer
for Java, please keep in mind the following points when using Admin Viewer:
Since connection time is unlimited, please exit the viewer after viewing.
When camera control privileges have been obtained, Admin Viewer forcibly continues
to obtain these privileges. After viewing, be sure to exit the viewer or click the Control
button again to release these privileges.
When making settings, keep in mind that images outside the view restrictions are
displayed also in the Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java that are connected
simultaneously with Admin Viewer.
When sending/receiving audio*, please read carefully Usage Notice of Audio ( P.iii).
Since most operations and settings of Admin Viewer are common with the Viewer for
PC, basic camera control and the like are omitted here. This chapter describes only
Tip
the functions and operations that are unique to Admin Viewer.
The manual for the viewer is provided on the supplied CD-ROM (Viewer-E.pdf).
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Admin Viewer
Starting Up Admin Viewer

To Start Up...
1. Click the Admin Viewer on the VBAdmin Startup Panel or double-click the
Admin Viewer icon on the desktop.
When the Admin Livescope window appears, click the File then the Connect. The Camera
server address setting dialog box appears. Enter the following items:
Host Name (The IP address set on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, P.3-6)
User Name (root) Password ( P.3-5)
Then click the OK button. The video will then be displayed.
Operating External Devices and Motion Detection
Setting Notification of Changes in External Device Input and Motion

Detection Status
A message box can be displayed in the event of a change in external device input and motion

detection status.
To Make Settings...
1. Choose Setup Properties from the View menu
bar.
2. When the Setup properties dialog box

appears, click the Display option tab.
Check to be sure the Display notification message
for external device input and motion detection check
box is selected, then click OK.
A message appears in the event a change occurs in

the external device input status or when motion is
detected.
If the Admin Viewer window is minimized or in full-screen mode, the notification

message for external device input appears after the normal display is restored. Also,
Note
this message is not displayed when the External Device Input & Motion Detect dialog
box is displayed.
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Admin Viewer
Displaying and Saving the External Device Input and Motion Detection Status
The external device input and motion detection status can be displayed and, when required,

saved as a log.
To Make Settings...
1. Choose External Device Input from the

Privilege menu bar.
2. The External Device Input & Motion Detect
dialog box appears and the external device
input and motion detection status is
displayed.
To save this content as a log, click Save, then specify
a file name and where it should be saved.
To clear the content in the display, click Clear.
To close the dialog box, click Close.
Operating External Device Output

The ON/OFF status of external device output can be changed.
To Make Settings...
1. Click the Start Control button to get camera

control privileges, then choose External
Device Output from the Privilege menu bar.
2. The External Device Output dialog box
appears.
The external device output status can be changed
using the ON/OFF buttons for each terminal.
To close the dialog box, click Close.
Depending on the settings content, some operations are not available from Admin Viewer.
Note
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Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions

View restrictions can be enabled or disabled when controlling the camera.
To Make Settings...
1. Choose either ON or OFF from View

Restriction in the Privilege menu bar.
Operating a Camera
The Admin Viewer provides camera control methods not available in the Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java.
Advanced Camera Control

In the dialog box, you can set the focus and speed, and control the pan, tilt and zoom by pressing

the respective button to start and releasing the button to stop.
How to Operate and Set Up
1. Click the Advanced camera control button

on the toolbars.
2. The Advanced Camera Control box appears.
q Pan & Tilt/Home buttons
Pan and Tilt movements occur in the direction of the arrows w
on the buttons. Operation occurs when the button is held e
down and stops when it is released. When the center button
is clicked, the camera faces front. r
* Not available with the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi.
w AF/MF button
q
Displays a dialog box for switching between Auto Focus and Manual Focus.
Auto: Auto focus.
Auto (for domes): For the camera used in combination with a dome housing so that auto
focus does not focus on the dome wall surface.
Fixed at infinity: Enables focusing on infinity.
* Auto (for domes) and Fixed at infinity is not available if you configure the Night Mode
settings ( P.4-52, 4-70).
Manual: Hold Down the Far or Near buttons to adjust the focus.
e Speed button
Displays a dialog box for camera operation speed.
Pan/tilt speed: Select a pan and tilt speed from Fast, Normal or Slow.
Zoom speed: Select a zoom speed from Fast or Slow.
Focus speed: Not available with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
* With the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi, you can only change the zoom speed.
r Zoom button
Lets you zoom in or zoom out. Zoom occurs when the button is held down and stops when it is released.
When you set the Focus Mode to the Fixed at Infinity, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR zooms
Tip in and zooms back to adjust the focus automatically.
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Admin Viewer
Clicking the Screen to Control the Camera

You can control the pan, tilt and zoom operations by clicking and holding the mouse in the viewer
to start and releasing the mouse to stop.

1. Choose Setup Properties from the View menu

bar.
appears, click the Camera Control tab.
Check to be sure the Use the arrow buttons to control
the camera when connected to a VB150 or newer
model check box is selected, then click OK.
3. If the message Try new property settings. OK? appears, click OK, and
click the Start Control button to obtain camera control privileges.
Set the mouse cursor over the viewer. There are 8 arrows for making changes with the
mouse cursor. There are also 2 central buttons, a plus icon on the left and a minus icon on
the right, for making changes with the mouse cursor. In each case, click and hold to enable
pan, tilt and zoom operations.
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Camera-Specific Functions

You can set up camera-specific features such as settings for exposure, digital zoom and night mode.
1. Click the Camera-specific features button

on the toolbar.
2. The Camera-specific features dialog box
appears. q
w
q Exposure
e
Select from Auto Exposure and Manual Exposure.
w Auto Exposure
The 4 buttons to the right become active when you select
Auto Exposure. From the left the 4 buttons are No
Backlight Compensation, Low Backlight Compensation,
r
Medium Backlight Compensation and High Backlight
Compensation, and the higher the compensation, the
brighter the image becomes. Click a button to activate t
the backlight compensation you need.
e Manual Exposure
You can set Fixed Aperture, Fixed Shutter Speed and Fixed Gain.
Fixed Aperture
The further to the left you move the slide bar, the more closed the aperture and the darker the image.
Conversely, the further to the right you move the slide bar, the more open the aperture and the
brighter the image.
Fixed Shutter Speed
Fixes shutter speed. If you specify a fast shutter speed (1/125, 1/250 etc.), the darker the
image becomes. Conversely, if you specify a slow shutter speed (1/1, 1/2 etc.) the brighter the
image becomes.
Fixed Gain
The further to the left you move the slide bar, the lower the gain (sensitivity for brightness) and
the darker the image. Conversely, the further to the right you move the slide bar, the higher the
gain and the brighter the image.
r Digital zoom
You can enlarge the image using the digital zoom. When you use zoom, other images sent to
the Viewer are enlarged also.
* Digital zoom is not available if you configure the Manual Exposure or Night Mode.
* When using the digital zoom, the video quality is deteriorated as it zooms in closer.
t Night vision
Set up night mode with Night Vision.
Night Mode
Check to cancel the Infrared Cut Filter, enabling you to see infrared images. In such case, the
images are in black and white.
* Auto (for domes) and Fixed at infinity ( P.4-68) is not available if you configure the Night
Mode settings.
Infrared Light button
Click to turn on the infrared light built into the device and pictures taken
in the dark become brighter. Click again to turn off the light.
* When using a dome housing with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared
light cannot be used.
Not available when the Wide Converter has been set for use in Camera and Video ( P.3-7).
* Not displayed on the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi.
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Sending and Receiving* Audio

You can send and receive* audio with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR through the speakers and
microphone* installed on the optional Multi-Terminal Module on the camera. Below are settings
for sending and receiving audio* by the administrator.
Sending Audio
Perform settings for an administrator to send audio to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.

1. Click the Microphone setting button on the

toolbar.
2. The Microphone setting dialog box appears.
q Microphone button q
Click to turn on the administrators microphone and
enable transmission of audio. Click again to turn the
w
microphone off and stop transmission.
Play audio also when using the microphone*

Selecting Play audio also when using the microphone
plays the received audio even when the Microphone
button is ON. We recommend that you deselect this
item if the audio from the microphone played on the
speaker is hard to hear.
w Volume slide bar
Adjust the volume of the input in the microphone.
e Use silence detection to reduce network traffic
Select to temporarily stop transmission of audio data when the audio is turned to mute. In this
way, you can reduce traffic on the network you are using.
Use the default sensitivity setting: Operates at default sensitivity.
Set the sensitivity manually: Sets the sensitivity for detection by moving the slide bar. The
further to the left you move the slide bar, the lower the degree of detection sensitivity becomes
and there will be silence detection if the sound is not softer. The further to the right you move
the slide bar, the higher the degree of detection sensitivity and there will be silence detection if
the sound is not louder.
Please make microphone settings in Windows for audio transmission.

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The Microphone setting button will not appear in the following cases.
If Audio Reception has not been set to Used in the Audio Server settings page
Tip
( P.3-19).
If Send and receive audio data in the Connection Settings tab in the Setup
properties dialog box is not checked.
When connected to a camera server which does not support audio.
When you minimize the Viewer, audio transmission temporarily stops even if the
Microphone button is on.
If you activate another application with the Microphone button on, the task bar
icon flashes.
Playing Received Audio* * Only available with two particular models ( P.iii)
Specify the settings when the administrator receives/plays audio from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.

1. Click the Audio button on the Toolbar.
2. The Audio settings dialog box is displayed.

q
q Play audio data w
You can play audio from the microphone connected to
e
the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR by selecting Play audio data.
w Volume slide bar
Adjust the speaker volume
e Mute
Selecting Mute turns the sound off.
The Audio setting button will not appear in the following cases.
If Audio Transmission has not been set to Used in the Audio Server settings
Tip
page ( P.3-19).
If Send and receive audio data in the Connection Settings tab in the Setup
properties dialog box is not checked.
When connected to a camera server which does not support audio.
When you minimize the Viewer, audio transmission temporarily stops.
To play audio, see Usage Notice of Audio ( P.iii).
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Shade Correction
If the background of an image is bright, making the subject difficult to see, you can adjust the
contrast of the darker areas to make it easier to see. Unlike backlight compensation, the shade
correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions.

1. Click the Shade Correction button on the

toolbar.
2. The Shade Correction dialog box appears.
q Shade Correction q
Check for shade correction.
w
w Shade Correction slide bar
Adjust the level of shade correction.
Auto Reconnection Function

When the Auto Reconnection function is enabled, the connection is automatically reestablished
when the connection to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is aborted due to network difficulties or because
the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is rebooted. If reconnection fails, another reconnection attempt is made
30 seconds later. If an audio connection is current when the connection is aborted, the audio
connection is also automatically reestablished.

1. Choose Setup Properties from the View

menu bar.

appears, click the Connection Settings tab.
Tick the Reconnect automatically option in Auto
reconnection and then click the OK button.
3. When the Try new property settings. OK?
message appears, click OK.
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Restoring the Default Exposure and Focus Settings When Closing the Admin Viewer
When you use manual exposure in the camera-specific functions ( P.4-70) or manual focusing
in the advanced camera controls ( P.4-68), you can specify that the exposure and focus settings
revert to their defaults (Auto exposure and Auto focus) when you close the Admin Viewer. At the
next startup, the default exposure and focus settings will apply.

1. Choose Setup Properties from the View

menu bar.
appears, click the Camera Control tab.
Tick the Reset exposure and focus settings when
closing option in Options when closing and then click
the OK button.
3. When the Try new property settings. OK?
message appears, click OK.
The exposure settings revert to their defaults when you release the control privileges.
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Chapter
Creating Web Pages for

Video Distribution
This chapter describes how to use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to
webcast information.
Picture data can be distributed in various ways, including
displaying video or still pictures and displaying multiple
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Web Pages for Video Distribution
To distribute picture data by VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, you create a dedicated Web page. The viewers
that can be used with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR are Viewer for Java (with or without camera control
function) and Viewer for PC, and detailed parameters can be specified for each of these. You
need to determine which of these viewers is supported and create the Web page for the viewer.
Dedicated
Web server
1A
cce
ss
2 to W
HTTP (WWW) server IP a eb
pag
ddr es
ess
info
rma
tion
Internet not
ifica
tion
3 Request for video
VB-C50i 4 Video distribution Viewer PC
If you select a link requesting video in step 1, a file that includes the IP address information for the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is sent from the Web server in step 2. If you are using the Viewer for Java, the
applet is downloaded to the viewer PC from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in response to the request in
step 3 and the video is distributed.
Example of a Web page for video distribution (VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs built-in page)
The above page is built into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and can be accessed from the URL below.
http://192.168.100.1*/
* The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR ( P.3-6).
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Web Pages for Video Distribution
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR includes a built-in Web server. If the content of the Web
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pages used for distributing videos is stored onto the flash memory in the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be used by itself for distributing Web pages
and videos over the Web. Please refer to page 5-8 for procedures on how to save
Web page data.
You can use the Language setting function for the Browser to create a multi-lingual
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Web site. For example, if you set the French-language top page as index-fr.html and
the English-language top page as index.html and supply users with a URL address
terminates in slash, such as http://192.168.100.1/sample/, the server will transmit a
file that corresponds with the language setting for the Browser. For further information
on the Language setting function for the Browser, refer to the Browser Help.
* The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for
the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.3-6).
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Viewer Overview
There are 2 types of viewers: the Viewer for Java and the Viewer for PC.
For a detailed explanation of the Viewers, please refer to Viewer Software Overview ( P.2-12)
or to the Viewer Software Users Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD-ROM.
Viewer for Java

The Viewer for Java provides 2 types of viewers: LiveApplet containing video display and camera
control functions, and Glimpse containing a video display function. Because both viewers use the
WebView-HTTP transfer protocol, data can pass through firewalls with no need for special settings.
LiveApplet Glimpse
Video display Video display
function function
Camera control
function
Click
* To use the Viewer for Java, you need to install

Panorama picture Java VM beforehand.
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Viewer Overview
Viewer for PC
The Viewer for PC provides video display and camera control functions. In addition to WebView-
HTTP, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR also supports Canons WebView-TCP transfer protocol.
Video display
function
Camera control
function
Click
* You need to install the Viewer for PC

from the VBToolsInstall.exe file on the
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supplied CD-ROM ( P.2-11).
Panorama picture
Viewer Software Users Manual is provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the
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VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (Viewer-E.pdf).
Use VB Administration Tools to create a panorama picture ( P.4-7).
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Viewing Sample Pages
Ready-made video distribution sample pages are provided with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Follow
the procedure below to view these pages. Refer to these pages when creating your own Web
pages.

Viewing the Pages
1. Launch your Web browser and enter the following URL:

http://192.168.100.1/sample/
* The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
( P.3-6).
2. The following pages appear. Click the sample

pages you wish to view.
Examples of sample pages

JavaApplet sample 1 JavaApplet sample 2
This is a LiveApplet sample page which distributes

live videos and allows users to control the camera.
This is a sample page which combines
LiveApplet and Glimpse.
Still picture request page using JavaScript
This is a sample page which displays a live still picture.
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Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos
This section describes how to use the Viewers for Java to provide videos. Application examples
are also given.
Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page

When you use the Viewer for Java, the viewer applet to be used must be incorporated into the
Web page you provide. However, this is not especially difficult. The page can be created using the
HTML normally used to include an applet.
LiveApplet
<applet codebase="http://192.168.100.1/-wvdoc-01-/LiveApplet/"
code="LiveApplet.class" archive="LiveApplet.zip"
width=450 height=380>
<param name=url value="http://192.168.100.1/">
<param name=cabbase value="LiveApplet.cab">
</applet>
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Glimpse
<applet codebase="http://192.168.100.1/-wvdoc-01-/Glimpse/"
code="Glimpse.class" archive="Glimpse.zip"
<param name=url value="http://192.168.100.1/">
<param name=cabbase value="Glimpse.cab">
</applet>
Enter the attributes of the applet between the <applet> and </applet> tags.
Enter the Applet parameters using the <param> tag.
( P.3-6).
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Saving Web Page Data

The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is equipped with a Flash memory where Web page data can be saved.
Data is saved by transferring the data files using FTP. The data is placed as a file under /usr/html/
local.
Device File system URL
(accessed by an ftp client) (accessed from a Web browser)
On-board flash
ftp://IP address/usr/html/local http://IP address/local/
memory
Output performance may suffer if there is insufficient free space in the on-board
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file system. Ensure that only the minimum amount of data required is stored in the
on-board file system ( P.3-29).
Using Restore Settings ( P.3-30, 7-21) deletes all saved data. Back up your
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Example of Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page

This section describes an example in which the Viewer for Java is used to create a Web page.
Use this example to create your own original Web page.
Embed the Viewer for Java, and Display a Text in a Separate Frame
1 Frame settings
2 The text displayed in a

separate frame
3 Frame with the embedded
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Viewer for Java
Writing IP Addresses
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Using the Web server functions built into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, IP addresses can
be expressed as <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> (all upper-case characters, including the angle
brackets) or as <_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_> (html-compatible only, all in upper-case
characters, including the angle brackets) in the 3 file types (html, wvh and wvp) used
by the Web server in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Since <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> or <_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_> is replaced with the
actual address when the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is accessed, the Web page does not
need to be changed even when the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs IP address is changed.
NAT can also be supported by specifying a global address for the Web page
( P.5-26).
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1 sample.htm
<html>
<head>
<title>SampleSite LiveApplet</title>
</head>
<frameset rows="70,*">
<frame src="header.htm">
<frame src="lvappl.htm">
</frameset>
</html>
2 header.htm
<html>
<head>
<title>LiveApplet comment</title>
</head>
<body>
<center><h1>LiveApplet</h1></center>
</body>
</html>
3 lvappl.htm
<html>
<head>
<title>LiveApplet</title>
</head>
<body>
<applet codebase="http://<_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_>/-wvdoc-01-/LiveApplet/"
<param name=url value="http://<_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_>/">
</applet>
</body>
</html>
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Using Glimpse and LiveApplet Together

This section describes how to create a Web page that allows clients to use Glimpse to download
quickly and view live video at a low frame rate, and then use LiveApplet to view video at a high
frame rate and control the camera when they find videos they are particularly interested in.
1 Glimpse embedded in the

page
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Click the button to
display the page in
which LiveApplet is
embedded.
2 Pop-up LiveApplet window
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1 glimps.htm
<html>
<head>
<script language="JavaScript">

</script>
<title>Glimpse</title>
</head>
<body>
<table>
<form name="form">
<tr><td><center>
<applet codebase="http://<_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_>/-wvdoc-01-/Glimpse/"
code="Glimpse.class" archive="Glimpse.zip"
<param name=cabbase value="Glimpse.cab">
</applet>
</center></td></tr>
<tr><td><center>
<input type="Button" name="popup.htm" value="click me"
onClick="clicked(this)">
</center></td></tr>
</form>
</table>
</body>
</html>
2 popup.htm
<html>
<head>
<title>LiveApplet</title>
</head>
<body>
<center>
<applet codebase="http://<_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_>/-wvdoc-01-/LiveApplet/"
</applet>
</center>
</body>
</html>
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Providing LiveApplet with Camera Control Restricted to Presets

This section describes how to create a Web page that only displays preset operations and does
not show the camera control GUI.
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<applet ...... width=320 height=240>
<param name=controller_style value="preset_only"> ................................................ 1
1 specifies the camera control user interface.

normal: The usual style.
preset_only: Preset operation only is displayed.
none: Not displayed.
Modifying the Startup and Disconnection Screens

You can modify the image files (JPEG or GIF images) shown in the startup and disconnection
screens.
Nothing Specified
Startup screen Disconnection screen
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Certain Images Specified

Startup screen Disconnection screen
If no particular image is specified, the connecting to hostname (when the hostname parameter is
specified) or now connecting animation is displayed at startup and the disconnected hostname
(when the hostname parameter is specified) or disconnected is displayed at disconnection.
You can modify the screens to show any image by providing images for the startup and
disconnection screens and setting the parameters. The image size is automatically adjusted to
the size specified in the video_width parameter. The display time for the specified screen at startup
can also be specified.
<param name=open_image value="/local/images/opening.jpg"> ............................. 1

<param name=open_image_time value="3000"> ........................................................ 2
<param name=close_image value="/local/images/closing.jpg"> .............................. 3
1 specifies the file name for the startup image screen.

2 specifies the display time for the startup image screen (in milliseconds).
3 specifies the file name for the disconnection image screen.
You must use the absolute path name (name that begins with /) to specify the path
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for the image file displayed ( P.5-8).
At startup, the default character string that is displayed while a connection to the
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VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is being established is now connecting, but there is also a
parameter called connect_msg for changing this character string. For additional
parameters for changing display character strings, see page 5-17.
If the users service time has been set ( P.3-16), screen images are not displayed
outside the specified time.
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Displaying the Host Name, Frame Count and Other Information on the Video Screen
1 2 3
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<param name=show_fps value="on"> 1
<param name=show_counter value="on"> 2
<param name=hostname value="CANON">
3
<param name=show_hostname value="on">
<param name=comment value="VB-C50i site">
4
<param name=show_comment value="on">
1 specifies whether the frame rate is displayed on the screen.

on: Displayed.
off: Not displayed.
2 specifies whether the frame count is displayed on the screen.
on: Displayed.
off: Not displayed.
3 specifies the host name (any text string) to be displayed on the screen and whether the host
name is displayed.
on: Displayed.
off: Not displayed.
4 specifies a comment to be displayed on the screen and whether the comment is displayed.
on: Displayed.
off: Not displayed.
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Displaying Bitmap Images on the Video Screen
Sample transparent GIF
<param name=superimpose value="/local/logos/newlogo.gif,0,0">
* The underlined portion x,y specifies the display position. When x,y = 0,0, the image is displayed in the top
left corner. If x,y is omitted, the image is displayed in the center of the frame.
Specifying the Background Color
<html>
<body bgcolor=#cccccc>
<applet codebase=http://...code="LiveApplet.class" width=450 height=380>
<param name=bg_color value="#cccccc">
</applet>
</body>
</html>
Pasting a Picture to the Background
<param name=bg_image value="/opt/images/back.gif"> ........................................... 1

<param name=image_offset value="0,0"> ................................................................... 2
1 specify the displayed picture file.

2 specify to display it at x,y (underlined portion).
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Viewer for Java Parameters

You can specify applet parameters to provide an applet tailored to modify the behavior or
appearance of applets. Refer to the table below to ensure that you thoroughly understand the
parameters.
LiveApplet
Parameter Name Omissible Description
Specifies whether or not connection to the camera server should be
established at the same time that the applet starts up. Select on or off.
When on is selected, connection is established when the applet starts up and
auto_connect Yes moving pictures are displayed. With off, the connection is not established
when the applet starts up and the character string that was specified with the
no_connect_msg parameter is displayed. The connect() method is called up
to establish connections.
Use this parameter to set the background color. The parameter specification
format is #RRGGBB (values between 0 and 255 for each component color
bg_color Yes expressed as a hexadecimal).
E.G. White: #FFFFFF, Grey: #AAAAAA, Green: #00FF00
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If this parameter is omitted, the default background color is used.
The picture displayed in the background of LiveApplet can be specified. A
JPEG or GIF image can be specified. The WebView Livescope logo is not
bg_image Yes
displayed if specified. If not specified, the default picture is used. (Refer to
image_offset about the display position.)
Specifies the size of the image when LiveApplet is started. There are 4 sizes:
80 60, 160 120, 320 240 and 640 480 for NTSC, and 96 72, 192
144, 384 288 and 768 576 for PAL. The default is the specified size in the
capture_size Yes
Video Transmission of the Camera and Video Setting Page ( P.3-7).
capture_size is unrelated to the size of the image displayed on the monitor of
your PC. To change the size of the image on the monitor, specify video_width.
Specifies behavior when a moving picture display area is clicked. pt specifies
click_action Yes
pan and tilt; none specifies no reaction. The default is pt.
You can use this parameter to specify the screen displayed in the video display
close_image Yes window at the time of disconnection. Specify the name of a JPEG or GIF image.
If this parameter is omitted, the default disconnection screen is displayed.
This parameter specifies the comment text string displayed as an overlay on
comment Yes
the applet. If this parameter is omitted, no comment is displayed.
Specifies the character string that is displayed while connection to the camera
connect_msg Yes
server is being established. The default is now connecting.
Specifies the GUI style for controlling the camera. normal specifies the usual
GUI style; preset_only specifies preset operation only; none specifies that
controller_style Yes the entire GUI will not be displayed. With preset_only, only the Start Control
button, the Camera Control Status window, the Preset Selection Box, and the
Snapshot button are displayed.
Specifies the character string that is displayed when the connection to the
disconnect_msg Yes
camera server is aborted. The default is disconnected.
Specifies the character string that is displayed when connection to the camera
error_msg Yes
server has failed. The default is cant connect.
Specifies the display size for connect_msg, disconnect_msg, error_msg, no_connect_msg,
font_size Yes
and too_many_msg. The default makes size dependent on the display area.
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Specifies whether the panorama window should be pop-up displayed or embedded
in the page. Specify embed for making it an embedded display. When specifying
gui_type Yes
embed, the Width and Height of the applet tags must be specified a little larger
(E.G. width=500; height=660).
This parameter specifies the host name displayed in the applet. This value is used
hostname Yes as the host name in messages displayed during connection, etc. If this parameter is
omitted, no host name is displayed.
Specifies the display position of the picture file specified at bg_image. With the upper
image_offset Yes left coordinates of the picture at 0,0 and the right direction given as x and the down
direction as y, image_offset is specified as x,y. The default is 335,0.
no_connect_msg Yes Specifies the character string to be displayed following applet startup when
auto_connect is off. The default is no connection.
You can use this parameter to specify the screen that appears in the video display
open_image Yes window until the first video image appears. Specify the name of a JPEG or GIF image.
If this parameter is omitted, the default startup screen is displayed.
When a startup screen is specified in the open_image parameter, this parameter
specifies the display time. The time is specified in milliseconds (1/1000 sec.), and
open_image_time Yes
the default value is 0. The image is displayed until the first video frame appears.
Values from 0 to 30000 (30 seconds) can be specified.
overlay_font_color Yes Specifies the color of the character string specified for comment and hostname.
The color is specified at #RRGGBB. The default is yellow.
This function specifies whether the Snapshot button is displayed. Specify on or
show_capture Yes off. The default value is on. The button is always displayed unless off is explicitly
specified.
Yes This function displays the comment as an overlay on the video image. Specify on
show_comment or off. The default value is off. Note that this parameter is only valid if the
comment parameter is specified.
This function displays the frame count as an overlay on the video image. Specify
show_counter Yes
on or off. The default value is off.
This function displays the frame rate as an overlay on the video image. Specify on
show_fps Yes
or off. The default value is off.
This function displays the host name as an overlay on the video image. Specify on
show_hostname Yes or off. The default value is off. Note that this parameter is only valid if the
hostname parameter is specified.
show_logo Yes Specifies whether or not the WebView Livescope logo should appear in the upper right
of the screen. It appears if show_logo is on and does not appear if it is off.
show_panobutton Yes Specify whether or not to display the panorama window pop-up button.
Function for displaying the buttons to change the image size when LiveApplet is
show_toolbar Yes
running. Specify on or off. The default value is off.
This function displays a bitmap image as an overlay on the video image. Specify the
image using the bitmap-filename,x,y format. Use the GIF format for bitmap images
superimpose Yes (transparent GIFs supported). The x,y parameters specify the coordinates of the
bitmap image position on the video frame. If x,y is omitted, the image is displayed
in the center of the video frame.
Specifies the character string that is displayed when connection to the camera
too_many_msg Yes server fails because the limit on the number of connections was exceeded. The
default is too many clients.
Specify the URL of the HTTP server for applet access. Specify the IP address and
url No
port number that match those specified in the codebase attribute.
This parameter specifies the video image display size (in pixels). Specify the width. The
video_width Yes display sizes are 80 to 640, and any value can be set as the width. The height is calculated
as 3/4 of the specified width. E.G. video_width=240 (height = 240 3/4 = 180.)
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Glimpse
Specifies whether or not connection to the camera server should be
established simultaneously with applet startup. Specify either on or off.
When on, a connection is established simultaneously with applet startup;
auto_connect Yes
when off, no connection is established when the applet starts up and the
character string specified for no_connect_msg is displayed. The connect()
method is called up in order to make connections.
Specifies the size of the image when Glimpse is started. There are 4 sizes: 80
60, 160 120, 320 240 and 640 480 for NTSC, and 96 72, 192 144,
384 288 and 768 576 for PAL. The default is the specified size in the Video
capture_size Yes Transmission of the Camera and Video Setting Page ( P.3-7). capture_size
is unrelated to the size of the image displayed on the monitor of your PC. To
change the size of the image on the monitor, specify with width and height of
the applet tag.
This parameter specifies the comment text string displayed as an overlay on
comment Yes
the applet. If this parameter is omitted, no comment is displayed.
connect_msg Yes Specifies the character string to be displayed while a connection to the camera
server is being established. The default is now connecting.
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disconnect_msg Yes Specifies the character string to be displayed when a connection to the camera
server is disconnected. The default is disconnected.
Specifies the character string to be displayed when an attempt to connect to
error_msg Yes
the camera server has failed. The default is cant connect.
Specifies the font size for connect_msg, disconnect_msg, error_msg, and
font_size Yes no_connect_msg, when these messages are displayed. The default is to
depend on the display area.
This parameter specifies the host name displayed in the applet. This value is
hostname Yes used as the host name in messages displayed during connection, etc. If this
parameter is omitted, no host name is displayed.
no_connect_msg Yes Specifies the character string to be displayed after the applet starts up, if off is
specified for auto_connect. The default is no connection.
This function displays the frame count as an overlay on the video image.
show_counter Yes
Specify on or off. The default value is off.
This function displays the host name as an overlay on the video image. Specify
show_hostname Yes on or off. The default value is off. Note that this parameter is only valid if
the hostname parameter is specified.
This parameter specifies the interval (in milliseconds) at which the screen is
updated. If this parameter is omitted, the screen is updated at 5-second
intervals. Because the Glimpse applet is designed to be used for displaying
sleep Yes
multiple sites as a list, this parameter is provided as a means of reducing the
processing load. Intervals between 0 and 300,000 ms (5 minutes) can be set. If
0 is specified, the interval is not adjusted.
url No Specify the URL of the HTTP server for applet access. Specify the IP address
and port number that match those specified in the codebase attribute.
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Applet Tag Descriptions

Attribute Name Omissible Description
archive Yes Specify LiveApplet.zip or Glimpse.zip.
This parameter specifies the applet file name. Enter LiveApplet.class or
code No Glimpse.class. If this parameter is not specified correctly, the applet
(LiveApplet or Glimpse) is not downloaded.
This parameter specifies the directory that contains the applet.
http://HTTP server IP address: port number/directory/
If this parameter is not specified correctly, the applet (LiveApplet or Glimpse) is
codebase No not downloaded.
Directories are fixed for each applet.
Directory (LiveApplet)=-wvdoc-01-/LiveApplet
Directory (Glimpse)=-wvdoc-01-/Glimpse
This parameter specifies the size of the area acquired for the applet (in pixels).
For LiveApplet, if the value specified is smaller than the LiveApplet drawing
area, the applet may not be displayed correctly. If the camera control function
GUI is to be added (controller_style=normal), add about 140 to the value. E.G.
height No
For an image size of 320 240, height=380.
For Glimpse, because the areas used for the applet and for the video display
are the same size, specify the same value as the image height. E.G. For an
image size of 320 240, height=240.
This parameter specifies the size of the area acquired for the applet (in pixels).
For LiveApplet, if the value specified is smaller than the LiveApplet drawing
area, the applet may not be displayed correctly. If the camera control function
GUI is to be added (controller_style=normal), add about 130 to the value. E.G.
width No
For an image size of 320 240, width=450.
For Glimpse, because the areas used for the applet and for the video display
are the same size, specify the same value as the image width. E.G. For an
image size of 320 240, width=320.
When specifying an address included in the codebase attribute of the applet tag and
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a URL parameter of the LiveApplet, specify one that can be accessed from the clients
PC. This is particular necessary when using NAT ( P.5-26).
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Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos
This section describes how to use the Viewer for PC to provide videos. Application examples are
also given.
If a client is using the Viewer for PC to receive videos, the video sender must set up the Web
server and create the necessary wvh files.
The settings below are not required if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs built-in Web server
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is used.
See page 5-8 for saving Web page data.
Setting Up the Web Server

Set up the Web server to be used for providing Web pages. Add the MIME type to the Web server
software and specify the extension. Refer to the manual for your Web server software for details.
MIME type video/x-webview-h
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Extension wvh
For Apache
In the settings for added the MIME type in Apache, edit the mime.types file in the conf
directory.
Use the following syntax to add the required MIME type to the PC:
type/subtype extension
The settings for Viewer are as follows:
video/x-webview-h wvh
If the MIME setting is not specified correctly for the Web server, you may not be able
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to launch the Viewer for PC. Be sure to specify the setting correctly.
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Creating wvh Files

This section describes how to create the wvh file required for launching the Viewer for PC
application.
1. Use a text editor or similar program to create a new text file and type the
following type of code in the file:
(Example) 192.168.100.1 65310

192.168.100.1 65311
wvhttp:192.168.100.1 80
wvaudio:192.168.100.1 80 (Only available with two particular models)
* The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address that was set on the VB-
C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.3-6).
The first line gives the IP address (or host name) of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and the TCP
port number used for the video transmission. The default setting is 65310 ( P.3-18). The
default setting will be used if no particular value is specified.
The second line gives the IP address (or host name) of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and the TCP
port number used for the camera control. The default setting is 65311 ( P.3-18). The
default setting will be used if no particular value is specified.
The third line gives the setting for the Viewer for PC to use HTTP protocol. After wvhttp:,
type in the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and 80 as the HTTP port number. As a
result of this, you will be able to view video from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR through firewalls.
The fourth line is settings to listen to audio on the PC viewer. After wvaudio:, type in the IP
address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and 80 as the HTTP port number. As a result of this,
you can receive audio from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. To receive audio, you need to set Audio
Transmission to Used in the Audio Server settings ( P.3-19).*
Instead of an IP address, you can also type in <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> ( P.5-9).

Tip
Example: <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 65310
<_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 65311
wvhttp:<_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 80
wvaudio: <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 80 (Only available with two particular models)
2. After you save the text file and quit the text editor program, create a wvh file
by changing the file name and extension.
Be sure to add the .wvh extension, as in WebView.wvh.
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Viewer for PC supports WebView Livescope protocol and HTTP protocol.

Tip
WebView Livescope protocol:
Cannot be viewed through firewalls. This protocol is primarily for clients who are
connected directly to the Internet.
HTTP protocol:
In general, this protocol is used with Web browsers. By using this protocol, clients
inside firewalls can view video by penetrating fire walls. The Viewer for Java also
uses this protocol.
Example of a Web page Using the Viewer for PC

This section describes a sample Web page in which the Viewer for PC is used.
Creating Web Pages
1 Click the link to launch the Viewer.
Include the tags that link to the wvh file in the text or images in the Web page.
1 <A HREF="WebView.wvh">Let's view the image</A>
To use the sample page template in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to supply videos, specify
Tip
<A HREF=http://IPaddress/top/default.wvh>.
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Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only
You can also use the WebView-HTTP protocol to provide videos from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR directly
to a Web browser. Some example of this are described in this section.
Displaying the Live Video at Access as a Still Picture

When a client accesses the Web page that provides
videos, the video shot at that point can be supplied as
a still picture.
<IMG SRC=http://192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage>
(or)
<IMG SRC=http://192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetOneShot>
( P.3-6).
Displaying a Specified Number Of Live Video Frames As a Video at Access

The Server Push format provided as an extended
function by Netscape Communications Corp. can be
used to distribute multiple-frame images. However,
these images can only be displayed on Netscape
Navigator. In the coding example below, 100 frames
of live video are distributed when the client accesses
the server.
<IMG SRC=http://192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetOneShot?frame_count=100>
( P.3-6).
Setting frame_count=no_limit removes the limits on the number of image frames.

Tip
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Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only
Displaying Live Video from a Specified Angle as Still Pictures

By specifying the camera angle as a parameter in the HTML code beforehand, you can display
the picture from a specified camera angle. The example below displays a still picture shot with the
camera panned right by 40 and tilted down 10.
<IMG SRC=http://192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage?p=40&t=-10>
( P.3-6).
GetStillImage Parameters
Parameter Description
Specifies the camera pan angle. p is a 1 unit, and pan is a 0.01 unit.
p or pan For example if the camera pans right 20, then p is 20 and pan is 2000. If this
parameter is omitted, the camera pan angle is not controlled.
Specifies the camera tilt angle. t is a 1 unit, and tilt is a 0.01 unit. If this
t or tilt
Creating Web Pages

parameter is omitted, the camera tilt angle is not controlled.
Specifies camera zoom. z is ten times the zoom ratio of the widest angle, and
z or zoom zoom is the view angle in 0.01 units (horizontal direction). If this parameter is
omitted, camera zoom is not controlled.
Specifies camera backlight compensation. When this parameter is set to on, the
picture captured will be bright and when this parameter is set to off, the picture
b or back_light
captured will be dark. If this parameter is omitted, camera backlight compensation
is not controlled.
Waiting time until camera focus is stabilized (in milliseconds).
delay
Specified in the range 0 to 10000.
Specifies how errors are dealt with. When skip_on_error is specified, the process
will be continued. When quit_on_error is specified, the process will be aborted.
option The following errors can occur: failure to acquire camera control right, loss of
camera control, camera selection errors and camera control errors. To omit, the
default value is quit_on_error.
Allows any number (sequence number) to be specified to avoid displaying old
seq
still pictures (numeric value).
Specifies picture display size. This can be set to 160 120, 320 240, and 640
480 for NTSC, and 192 144, 384 288, and 768 576 for PAL. The formats
v or image_size for specifying v and image_size are different: v specifies the horizontal
dimension only and uses the format v=640, for instance, while image_size
specifies both horizontal and vertical dimensions and uses the format
image_size=320 240, for instance.
If old still pictures are displayed, you can prevent this recurring by specifying a
Note
sequence number in the seq parameter.
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Example of Video Distribution Using One Global Address
One fixed global address is required if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is being used to distribute live
videos on the Internet. An Internet service provider (ISP) that offers a single-address fixed global
address service can be used. In this case, a router with NAT function is required.
Example: In this example, we use the global address 192.168.1.10 assigned by the ISP. We also set
the local address 192.168.100.2 in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (and 192.168.100.1 for the router).
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
Router
192.168.100.2
Viewer PC
192.168.100.1 Internet
Web server
Add support for private address Global address

192.168.100.2 (router NAT function). 192.168.1.10
A sample page of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is automatically generated based on the IP address that was
actually assigned (192.168.100.2 in this case). In this case, this page cannot be viewed in the Viewer
for Java or the Viewer for PC when http://192.168.100.2/sample/ is accessed through the Internet.
Set Global Address for Web Pages ( P.3-17) to 192.168.1.10. If you are not using the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs Web server, describe the Web pages for distributing videos as follows:
Set the Viewer for Java description ( P.5-7) as follows:

<applet codebase=http:// 192.168.1.10/-wvdoc-01-/LiveApplet/
code=LiveApplet.class archive=LiveApplet.zip
<param name=url value=http:// 192.168.1.10/>
<param name=cabbase value=LiveApplet.cab>
</applet>
Set the wvh file description of the Viewer for PC ( P.5-22) as follows:
192.168.1.10 65310
192.168.1.10 65311
wvhttp:192.168.1.10 80
wvaudio:192.168.1.10 80 (Only available with two particular models)
* The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the Global Address for Web
Pages ( P.3-17).
Contact respective manufacturers for details on setting the router.

Note
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Distributing Still Images to a Mobile Phone
You can view still images and control the camera using the Web service of a mobile phone. You
can easily create still image distribution pages for mobile phones with HTML which uses the
command still.jpg. Sample pages for still image distribution for mobile phones have been provided
for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. See below for how to view them.
1. Start up your browser and enter the following URL.

http://192.168.100.1:80/mobile/index.html
* The underlined portion is a sample IP address:HTTP port number. Enter the actual IP address and HTTP
port number that were set on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.3-6, 3-17).
2. Select the language (English or Japanese).

3. The sample page appears.
The sample page has been created in such a way that you can control the camera. Adjust the
camera direction, zoom and brightness. You can perform the operation corresponding to each
key by pressing the dial keys on your mobile phone.
Creating Web Pages
Depending on the model of the mobile phone, there may be cases where the images
Note
do not appear or where it is not possible to control the camera.
You can control the camera only when other users do not have control privileges.
Tip
The sample screen above is for when the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is being used. If you
are using an external camera, the camera control link does not appear.
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Example of Creating a Screen for Distribution of a Still Image to a Mobile Phone
Camera Control by Position Specification

If you use the sample pages contained on the CD-ROM, you will be able to control the camera
with the same absolute position specifications as Presets.
To use the sample pages on the CD-ROM, send the files to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR as described
below.
1. In Explorer etc., access vbfiles/VBC50i/mobile/VB-C50i (or VB-C50iR) on the

CD-ROM.
2. Copy the mobile folder which is displayed and send it to the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR, referring to the section Saving Web Page Data ( P. 5-8).
The sample pages on the CD-ROM for the VB-C50i and VB-C50iR are different.
Note
To see the sample page sent in the above procedure, please access from the
following URL:
http://192.168.100.1:80/local/mobile/index.html
* The underlined portion is a sample IP address: HTTP port number. Enter the actual IP address
and HTTP port number that were set on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.3-6, 3-17).
Overwriting Sample Pages

You can change screen displays and the content of operations by overwriting the HTML file below
the mobile folder on the CD-ROM.
POS1.htm
<CENTER>
<IMG
SRC="/-wvhttp-01-/still.jpg?camera_id=1& pan=-
6666&tilt=7000&zoom=6135&image_size=160x120&option=skip_on_error"
ALT="position1"><BR>
</CENTER>
For example, to change the control position for Position [1], overwrite the underlined value in
pos1.html. See the table below for details of the parameters of the still.jpg command.
If you are going to overwrite the sample pages, please do so after you have copied
Note
the mobile folder to your PC.
Please delete the mobile folder beforehand if it is already saved in the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR.
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still.jpg parameters
Command Description
Specifies the camera when you switch between cameras. 1 is this camera, and
camera_id 2 is an external camera. When there is no specification, you are deemed to
have specified the current camera.
p or pan Specifies the pan of the camera. p is in units of 1 and pan in units of 0.01.
t or tilt Specifies the tilt of the camera. t is in units of 1 and tilt in units of 0.01.
Specifies the zoom magnification of the camera. z is ten times zoom magnification
z or zoom
of maximum wide angle and zoom is in units of 0.01.
Specifies camera backlight compensation. When this parameter is set to on, the
b or back_light picture captured will be bright and when this parameter is set to off, the picture
captured will be dark. If this parameter is omitted, camera backlight compensation
is not controlled.
Specifies image size. You can specify 160 120, 320 240, and 640 480 for
v or image_size NTSC, and 192 144, 384 288, and 768 576 for PAL. The format for v and
image_size is different. v only specifies horizontal size, e.g. v=640. image_size
specifies vertical and horizontal size, e.g. image_size=320 240.
Specifies how errors are dealt with. When skip_on_error is specified, the process
Creating Web Pages

will be continued. When quit_on_error is specified, the process will be aborted.
option The following errors can occur: failure to acquire camera control right, loss of
camera control, camera selection errors and camera control errors. To omit, the
default value is quit_on_error.
Specifying with the current position which appears as d and the percentage for the
Tip
current angle which appears as c (percentage) is also possible for p (pan), t (tilt)
and z (zoom).
For example:
p=d+c100 is pan one screen to the right from the current position.
t=d-c50 is tilt half a screen lower than the current position.
z=c200 sets twice the current zoom magnification.
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Chapter
Using the Picture

Recording Function
This chapter describes a couple of specific examples of the
Picture Recording function using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Still
images and audio files can be automatically recorded using
input from an external device, motion detection or schedule
settings.
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Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device
By combining various sensors and switches to operate according to External Device Input settings,
it is possible to construct a monitoring system that responds to external events. Still pictures are
recorded in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs memory ( P.3-29).
Sample Application Combining a Door-opening Sensor

This is a monitoring system in which the VB-C50iR installed in the ceiling records pictures every
second for 3 seconds before the doors opens and 7 seconds after the door opens between 5 p.m.
and 6 a.m. Connect the devices below to each connector of the Multi-Terminal Module and set up.
Please note that the Multi-Terminal Module is an optional product and is sold separately.

Sensor A
VB-C50iR
Sensor B
Multi-Terminal
Module VB-EX50
Ethernet
When the door opens and sensor B mounted on it separates from sensor A, an ON event occurs
at external device inputs IN+ and IN. In response to this event, the VB-C50iR records pictures at
the entrance and stores them.
Please refer to the Multi-Terminal Module Users Manual for how to connect the Multi-
Tip
Terminal Module to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
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Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device

Sample Still Picture Recording Settings
Settings specified on the Camera and Video page ( P.3-7)

Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used.
Settings specified on the Preset page ( P.3-13)

Set a camera angle that shoots the open doorway as Preset 1.
Photographic conditions specified in External Device Input Setting Tool ( P.4-54)
Using the Picture Recording Function

In the Normal Schedule Setting screen ( P.4-30), select a schedule and then select Weekly
on in the Schedule tab. Select all the days of the week, set the start time to 17:00 and the
end time to 06:00.
In the Service tab, select Input 1 in External Device Input, then select Setting Number
and click the Detail button.
Enter the external device input name.
Set Camera Preset to Preset1.
Select Recording at ON event.
Set Pre-event to 3 seconds and Interval to 1.0 second. An image will then be recorded
every second for 3 seconds before the door is opened.
* With pre-event recording, the image is not recorded from the moment external input turns on.
Set Post-event to 7 seconds and Interval to 1.0 second. An image will then be recorded
every second for 7 seconds from the moment the door is opened.
* With post-event recording, the image is recorded from the moment external input turns on.
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Using the Audio Playback/Recording* Function Linked to an External Device
* The Audio Recording function is available with two particular models ( P.iii)
By using the Audio Playback and audio recording* functions in the External Device Input settings,
it is possible to construct a monitoring system that issues audio alert using previously saved
sounds and captures video and audio* in response to external events. Photographed still images
and recorded audio files* are stored in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs memory ( P.3-29).
Sample Application Combining a Speaker, Microphone and Door-opening Sensor

Each day between 5 pm. and 6 am., this monitoring system emits an audio alert whenever the
door opens and the VB-C50iR mounted on the ceiling records images shot at 1-second intervals
from 3 seconds before the door opens to 7 seconds after the door closes. It also records audio*
during that period. Install the devices below connected to the respective connectors on the Multi-
Terminal Module.

VB-C50iR
Speaker Microphone
with amp
Sensor A
Sensor B
Multi-Terminal
Module VB-EX50
Ethernet
When the door opens and sensor B mounted on it separates from sensor A, an ON event occurs
at external device inputs IN+ and IN.
In response to this event, the VB-C50iR emits the stored audio alert from the speaker with amp,
shoots and records pictures of the doorway and records any audio* picked up by the microphone.
Tip
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Using the Audio Playback/Recording Function Linked to an External Device
Sample Settings

Set a camera angle that shoots the open doorway as Preset 1.
Photographic conditions specified in External Device Input Setting Tool ( P.4-54)
In the Normal Schedule Setting screen ( P.4-30), select a schedule and then select Weekly Using the Picture Recording Function
on in the Schedule tab. Select all the days of the week, set the start time to 17:00 and the
end time to 06:00.
In the Service tab, select Input 1 in External Device Input, then select Setting Number
and click the Detail button.
Enter the external device input name.
Select Recording at ON event.
Set Pre-event to 3 seconds and Interval to 1.0 second. An image will then be recorded
every second for 3 seconds before the door is opened.
* With pre-event recording, the image is not recorded from the moment external input turns on.
Set Post-event to 7 seconds and Interval to 1.0 second. An image will then be recorded
every second for 7 seconds from the moment the door is opened.
* With post-event recording, the image is recorded from the moment external input turns on.
Select Enable audio recording concurrently with picture.*
Select Playback at ON event in Audio Playback, then select Sound Clip. Register a
playback sound beforehand ( P.4-61). Use Volume to check the sound played back and
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Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule
By using the Schedule setting, you can construct a monitoring system that records pictures
according to a predetermined schedule. Recorded still pictures are stored in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs
memory ( P.3-29).
Sample Application Using a Timer

This is a monitoring system used in art galleries and similar facilities in which the exhibits are
monitored. Still pictures are captured at 10-minute intervals by a VB-C50iR mounted on the ceiling.

Following the schedule set in advance, the VB-C50iR records and stores pictures.
VB-C50iR
Ethernet
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Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule



Set the camera angle focusing on the object to Preset 1.
Photographic conditions specified in Timer Setting Tool ( P.4-39)

In the Normal Schedule Setting screen ( P.4-30), select a schedule and then select Always
in the Schedule tab.
In the Service tab, select Timer, then select Setting Number and click the Detail button.
Select Capture still image.
To take a photograph after the position of the camera has stabilized, set Camera Stabilization
Time to 5 seconds.
Set Repetition Interval to 10 minutes.
The number of still pictures that can be recorded depends on size of the pictures.
Note
Check the average file size per still picture in advance ( P.3-7 and 3-29).
Still pictures beyond VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs capacity can be recorded if VBCollector
is used to download still pictures recorded by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.6-11).
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Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule
By running the motion detection function according to a schedule, you can construct a monitoring
system that records pictures in accordance with a preset schedule and that operates in response
to variations in the video image from the area covered by the camera. The recorded pictures are
stored in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs memory ( P.3-29).
Sample application in combination with a warning device

In this monitoring system, a warning tone is emitted when someone enters through the door and
the VB-C50iR camera mounted on the ceiling captures a still picture. Connect the devices below
to each connector of the Multi-Terminal Module and set up.

When the camera shooting

the area inside the door
Warning detects a change, an ON
device event occurs.
Power In response to that event,
supply a warning tone is issued by
VB-C50iR unit
Motion the Out1 control, the
detected camera shoots a picture of
the entrance.
ON/OFF
Warning device
Ethernet
Multi-Terminal
Module VB-EX50
Tip
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Set the camera angle for the area just inside the door as Preset 1.
Settings specified in the Motion Detection Setting Tool ( P.4-42)
In the Normal Schedule Setting screen ( P.4-30),

select a schedule and then select Weekly in the
Schedule tab. Set the start on Friday at 22:00 and
the end on Monday at 07:00.
In the Service tab, select Motion Detection, then
select Setting Number and click the Detail button.

In the Camera tab ( P.4-44), set the place of motion
to Preset 1.
In the Area tab ( P.4-45), select Area [1] in Used
Area.
To set the level of motion detection sensitivity that will

trigger an ON event, shoot a simulation of the actual
event and reproduce the amount of change that is
acknowledged as an incursion. In this situation, in order
to capture the picture variation that is recognized as
the door opening and someone entering the room, first
position the motion detection frame on the center of
the door.
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Next, set the sensitivity, area ratio and duration.

To ensure that the event is not triggered by unrelated
lighting changes or small movements, set the
Duration parameter so that picture changes lasting
a second or less are ignored and then set the Area
Ratio parameter so changes that occupy 30% or less
of the total picture are also ignored.
Reproduce the intrusion, or using the recorded image,

check whether the change in the image has been
captured in the yellow rectangle in the Viewer. If the
change is not recognized, increase the sensitivity.
On the other hand, if yellow or red rectangles are
displayed even if there is no change in the image,
reduce the sensitivity.
Once the yellow rectangle in the viewer reliably

captures the intruder, check that the peak display in
the detection indicator gives a Motion detected result.
Motion detected is displayed in the viewer in a red
rectangle. If there is no Motion detected, adjust the
sensitivity, area ratio and duration settings.
Check Display motion detection status of the server
and the results of motion detection are displayed as
an icon ( P.4-49).
In the Recording tab ( P.4-47), select Recording

at ON event.
Set Pre-event Recording time (sec.) to 4, and Pre-
event Recording interval (sec.) to 1.0. An image will
then be recorded every second for 4 seconds before
motion is detected.
Set Post-event Recording time (sec.) to 8 and Post-
event Recording interval (sec.) to 1.0. An image will
then be recorded every second for 8 seconds from the
moment motion is detected.
Select Recording between ON event and OFF event
and set Recording interval between events (sec.) to
10.
* During Motion detected, images are recorded at
intervals of 10 seconds.
In the Output tab ( P.4-48), select Output to
External Device 1 and set Output duration after OFF
event (sec.) to 10 seconds.
* Set the Warning device (external device 1) to
simultaneously signal with Motion detected and turn
off 10 seconds after the OFF event.
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Using VBCollector
All audio-related features available using the VBCollector can only be used with two
Note particular models of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.iii).
VBCollector is a tool for collecting, display and playback still images and audio recorded using the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR recording function. The images and audio are recorded in response to input
from external devices, timer settings or detected motion. VBCollector accesses the server at specific
times on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and then downloads the recorded pictures and audio.
The recorded pictures and audio are in turn saved on the PC on which VBCollector is installed,
making it easy to view and play back the downloaded pictures and audio in VBCollector. This also
means that data can still be saved when the allowable limit on the number of pictures and the
duration of audio that the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can record and save has been exceeded. VBCollector
also allows you to export logs containing information relating to task execution.
Data periodically and

automatically collected
for each task
Pictures and audio

recorded with the
VB-C50i/ VB-C50iRs
recording function
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Using VBCollector
Installing VBCollector
As described in Install the Software in Chapter 2 Setting up ( P.2-11), select Custom Installation
to install VBCollector.
Select Programs from the Start menu, then WebView Livescope and a shortcut will be created.
When Using Older Versions of VBCollector

Note
Images downloaded using VBCollector version 2.1 or earlier cannot be viewed in
VBCollector 3.0. If you have VBCollector version 2.1 or earlier already installed, a
dialog box appears giving you the option of choosing whether you want to uninstall
the old version. If you wish to view images saved in the old version, select Yes.
If you select No to uninstall the old version, the old version is uninstalled and
VBCollector 3.0 is then installed.
[Before uninstalling the old version]

Uninstalling the old version of VBCollector does not delete images recorded using
that version and the images cannot be deleted from VBCollector 3.0. Use the old
version to delete the images before installing VBCollector 3.0.
[Retaining your settings]

Regardless of whether you uninstall the old version of VBCollector, the settings
are retained and applied in VBCollector 3.0, with the following exceptions. Specify
these settings after VBCollector 3.0 is installed.
What to do when the free space falls below the specified value ( P.6-36)
Set max. number of data per download ( P.6-36)
After specifying the settings, conduct thorough testing beforehand to ensure that
tasks run normally before commencing operation.
[If you retain an old version]

You can launch the old version from VBCollector Task View in the Start menu.
Launching the old version will not make tasks for that old version run.
To uninstall an old version, relaunch the VBCollector 3.0 Installer and use the
Installer for the uninstallation. You cannot uninstall old versions of VBCollector
properly using the Windows Add or Remove Programs feature.
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Using VBCollector
To uninstall VBCollector 3.0, use the VBCollector 3.0 Installer to uninstall the
currently installed copy of VBCollector 3.0 and then cancel the subsequent
installation process. If you use the Windows Add or Remove Programs feature to
uninstall VBCollector 3.0, you will no longer be able to install VBCollector version
2.1 or earlier.
VBCollector cannot be installed on a PC where MV Ver. 2.0 or a later version is
already installed.
Starting Up VBCollector
VBCollector is started up by choosing it from Start menu.

To Start Up VBCollector...
Choose [Program]-[WebView Livescope]-

[VBCollector Task View Ver. 3.0] from the Start menu
to start up VBCollector.

Registering a Server
To use VBCollector to download pictures and audio recorded on the network camera server
(hereafter referred to as the server), the server must first be registered.
Adding a Server
Add a new server for downloading data in VBCollector.

To Add a New Server...
1. To add a server, choose Add from the

Server menu bar, or click the Add button
on the Server List dialog box that appeared
when Edit from the Server menu bar was
selected.
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Using VBCollector
2. Enter each item in the various fields and click

q
the OK button. w
q Server Name e
Assign a name for recognizing the Server (optional).
w Data Directory
Enter the name of the folder in which downloaded r
data is to be saved, or click the Browse button to
select a folder. Refer to the next page for information
on downloading data to a shared folder on the
network.
Delete data on the server
Ticking this checkbox deletes the downloaded data from the server.
e Server Information
Host Name ( P.3-6)
Specify an IP address or a host name.
HTTP Port ( P.3-17)
Enter the HTTP port number set in the server.
Administrator Account
Enter an administrator account registered in the server (root).
Administrator Password ( P.3-5)
Enter the administrator password registered in the server (The default setting is VB-C50i).
Settings Page URL
Enter the Path to the setting title page set in the server (admin).
r Proxy
Use Proxy Server
Select this if the connection is to be made via a proxy server.
Host Name
Specify the proxy server host name or IP address.
Port
Enter the proxy server port number. (The default value is 8080.)
Operate VBCollector with an authority greater than PowerUsers.

Note
NTFS is recommended for such file systems containing the installation folder and
Data Directory.
When NTFS is used as the file system, set the permissions to allow reading and
writing to the installation folder and the Data Directory. Functionality is limited if
you do not have access privileges.
Downloading data to a shared folder on the network

Tip
You cannot specify a path name that uses a network drive in the Data Directory
setting. Use UNC notation to specify the path name.
\\PC name\shared directory name[\path]
E.G.) \\Server\Share\path
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Set the folder access privileges for the Data Directory folder so that read/write
operations can be performed from PC with VBCollector installed.
Make the logon account setting for VBCollector task scheduler service in the
following procedure ( P.6-36). Administrator privileges are required to perform
these settings.
1. Choose Options from the Tools menu bar.
2. Select [Specify an account for downloading] under [Details] in the option dialog.
3. Enter your user name and password.
4. Click the OK button.
* Specify an account from which you can log on to the download destination PC.
* Set the folder access privileges so that read and write operations can be performed
from the download execution account to the folder in which VBCollector is installed
(the default setting is C:\Program Files\Canon\WebView\VB\VBCollector\3.0).
* Only users who have Administrator privileges can be registered.
5. Restart the service ( P.6-20).
Editing Server Information

Content of the registered server information can be edited.

To Edit Server Information...

1. Choose Edit from the Server menu bar,
and when the Server List dialog box appears,
select the server name to be edited and click
the Edit button.
To delete a registered server, click the Delete button.
2. As with the procedure for adding servers,

change all desired items and click the OK
button.
Downloaded data is not deleted when a server is deleted. To delete downloaded

Note
data, first use the Deleting Files procedure in the VBCollector Image Viewer (
P.6-31) and then delete the server.
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Registering Tasks
Adding a Task
Add a new task for downloading images and audio.

To Add a New Task...
1. To add a task, choose New Task from the

Task menu bar.
2. Enter each item in the various items and click

q
the OK button. w
q Task Name e
Assign a name to the task.
Enable this setting
Select Enable this setting if the task is to be
performed according to the schedule. If not r
selected, the added task will not be executed.
w Server Name
Select the server from which the VBCollector downloads recorded pictures. If there are no
servers registered in the list, you can register servers by selecting a blank column and
clicking the Server Settings button.
Server Settings
Any download server name can be registered ( P.6-13). After registration, it can be selected
from the Server Name column.
e Schedule
Start Date
Set the date which is to be the starting point of the schedule. The task will be executed after
the specified start date according to the criteria specified below.
Start Time
Set the time when the task is to start up (in 24-hour format).
Once
Select if the task is to be executed only once. The task will be executed only once at the
start time on the start date.
Daily
Select if the task is to be executed once every certain number of days. This number of days
can be specified between 1 and 31.
Weekly
Select if the task is to be executed every certain number of weeks on a certain day of the
week. Set the number of weeks between 1 and 53, and specify the day of the week.
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Monthly
Select if the task is to be executed every month on a certain day of the month. Set this day
between 1 and 31. Or a day of the week for a certain week of the month can also be
specified.
r Details
Repeat task
Select if task is to be executed in repetition in time units. Downloads occur in repetition only
for the specified number of times at specified intervals starting from the start time specified
in the schedule. If not selected, download occurs once at the start time specified in the
schedule. Once the End Time is reached, the task is not performed. Data can be downloaded
at intervals of some minutes or by specifying a number. Enter a value between 5 and 1439
as the number of minutes. Times up to the Start Time plus 23:59 can be specified as the
End Time.
Retry when an error occurs
Select this item if a task is to be executed again in the event a download does not end
normally after a task is executed. The task will be executed again a specified number of
times at specified time intervals. During this time, if the download is completed normally,
further tasks will not be repeated. Specify the number of times and the time interval at
which a task is to be re-executed. For the number of times, enter a value between 1 and 10;
for the interval, enter a value between 1 and 10.

Up to 16 tasks can be executed by VBCollector simultaneously. Please be sure
Note
not to load a schedule with 17 or more tasks to be executed. VBCollector is also
not able to execute multiple tasks simultaneously to the same server. Please take
care to ensure that multiple tasks are not executed to the same server by taking
such measures as leaving a sufficient time space between the Start Time of each
task.
If you execute a maximum of 16 tasks simultaneously, please confirm performance
of the PC on which VBCollector is installed ( P.1-5).
When Log S015 The task was running longer than the execution interval. is
reported, review the settings for the schedules such as reducing the number of
tasks to be performed at the same time. If you use Windows 2000 SP4, try
performing a Windows Update as it may improve the performance.
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Editing Tasks
The details of a registered task can be edited.
To Edit a Task...
1. In the Task View, select the task to be edited

by clicking on its name, then choose Edit
Task from the Task menu bar.
Or, double-click on the task to be edited.
To delete a registered task, choose Delete Task from
the Task menu bar.
2. As with procedure to add a new task, change

all desired items and click the OK button.
Executing and Canceling Tasks
Executing a Task
To execute registered tasks, select Enable this setting
in the Task Settings dialog box.
Registered tasks are executed automatically according to
pre-determined schedule.
If you want a task to be executed immediately, select the
desired task on the Task View and choose Execute now
from the Task menu bar.
Canceling a Task
To disable a registered task, clear Enable this setting at
Task Settings. To abort the execution of a task, in the
Task View, click on the task to be aborted, and choose
Abort in the Task menu bar.
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Check Task Status

During the execution of any task, the download status can be checked.

To Check Task Status...
1. During the execution of a task, choose

Status from the Task menu bar.
Alternatively, select and right-click the task
for which you want to display the status and
select Status in the pop-up menu.
2. Check the download status and click the

Close button to close the dialog box.
If you want to cancel downloading, click the Abort q
button. w
q Status
Shows the progress of download.
w Host Name

Shows the host name of download server set in the server information ( P.6-14).
Data Directory
Shows the name of Data Directory to save downloaded data, as set in the server information
( P.6-14).
Delete data on the server
Ticking this option deletes the downloaded data from the server. In order to change the
checking status, change the setting in the server information ( P.6-14).
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Details Displayed on the Task View

The execution status can be checked on the Task View.
Task Name
The names that were specified at Task Settings are
displayed here. The status of each task is displayed as
an icon at the left of the name.
Running This task is currently being executed.
Waiting This task is currently standing by to be executed at the next scheduled
execution time.
Disabled Enable this setting for this task is not selected at Task Settings and
this task is currently not being executed.
Not scheduled This task is not currently scheduled for execution.
Settings damaged Inconsistencies have occurred in this tasks settings and the task
may not be executed.
Server Name
The server names that were specified at Task Settings are displayed here.
Next Run Time
The date and time when the task is to be executed next is displayed here.
Last Result
The last results achieved by the task and the task end time are displayed here.
Latest error
If errors occurred while the task was running, the date and time of the most recent error is
displayed here.
Schedule
The start date, start time and execution interval for each task are displayed here.
An automatic download ( P.6-21) is displayed as with the task name Task by

Tip Notification.
Refresh Task View Display Content

To refresh the Task View content to reflect the most recent
information, choose Refresh from the View menu bar.
Starting/Stopping the Service

The task scheduler service can be started and stopped.

To Make Settings...
Choose Start Service or Stop Service from the

Tools menu bar. If the service has started, Stop
Service is enabled in the menu; if the service is
stopped, Start Service is enabled.
When the Confirmation dialog box appears, click OK.
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Automatic Downloading by Notification

You will not be able to record image and audio data if there is insufficient space on the server.
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can receive a low server capacity notification sent from the server when
available space on the server falls below the value set, and automatically downloads the data to
a specified PC, thereby increasing the available space on the server.
1. Choose Automatic Download by Notification in the Tools menu bar.
2. Perform the settings relating to notification.

q
q Server List
Displays a list of the servers from which the data
can be downloaded. The settings relating to
notification of each server registered with this tool
( P.6-13) are shown in this list.
w
Server Name
r
Displays the names of the servers registered with
this tool.
Notification t y e

Displays the setting for whether the server will send a low server warning message when
available space on the server reaches the value set ( P.6-22).
Free Space (MB)
Displays the setting value for available space on the server. When available space has
fallen below this setting, the server sends a low server capacity warning message.
Host
Displays the name of the host which will send the low server capacity warning message.
Port
Displays the TCP port of the host.
w Server status display area
Displays the status of the selected server. Depending on the server conditions, you may or
may not be able to specify settings in the Server Setting button and the Notification
Settings button.
The Notification Function is available for this server
Both the Server Setting and Notification Settings buttons are available.
This server does not support the Notification Function and Failed to connect to
this server
The Server Setting button is available but the Notification Settings button is not.
This server information is invalid
The Server Setting button is available but the Notification Settings button is not.
None
Neither the Server Setting button nor the Notification Settings button is available.
e Reception Port No.
Specifies the TCP port number which will receive the low server capacity warning message
from the server. The default is 1906.
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r Apply button
Saves a change to the reception port number in the registry. If you make a change, a dialog
box is displayed. Click Yes and the transmission port of each server is also changed.
t Server Setting button
Displays a dialog box with information about the selected server for editing ( P.6-13).
y Notification Settings button
For performing notification settings for the selected server.
3. Click the Notification Settings button to set a value for available space for
the server to give a low server capacity notification.
q Send notification when server space gets low
Select to send a low server capacity notification
when available space on the server is insufficient. q
w
w Available disk space of the server e
Set a value for available space at which the server
will send a low server capacity notification.
When available space on the server falls below the
value set, a low server capacity notification is sent.
* For Windows XP SP2 users, see Using the VB-
C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2 (P.1-6).
This Note holds true for users who have turned
on Windows Firewall with Windows Server 2003
Standard Edition (SP1).
e Host Address
Select an address if you run VBCollector on a PC that has several IP addresses.
Where Host is displayed as (other) or where the transmission port and the
Tip
reception port are different, you cannot receive a low server capacity notification.
-------- is displayed where server information such as the host name or the HTTP
port number has not been entered correctly, or in the case of servers other than
the VB-C50i(R) which support the low server capacity notification function.
If Host is not (other) or Port is not Reception Port No. in the selected server,
a message asking you to confirm whether it is okay to change the setting values
will be displayed. Click the Yes button and a dialog box appears.
If the server that sends the notification is in the middle of a task, there is no automatic
downloading during normal tasks.
Data on the server is deleted regardless of the data deletion settings on the server.
If large images are recorded each second or audio is recorded continuously, the
server may run out of capacity before it can send a notification, and picture and
audio recording may stop working.
When the server capacity falls below the set value, a notification will be sent from
the server every 30 seconds.
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Viewing Recorded Images and Playing Back Recorded Audio
Playing back of recorded audio can only be used with two particular models of the
Note
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.iii).
Data downloaded according to the task schedule is saved in the folders specified in the Server
Information. You can use simple procedures in VBCollector to view the recorded images, play
back audio and for other tasks such as playing images and sounds as animations, viewing detailed
information and performing filtered searches.
Playback of recorded images and audio is not synchronized.

Note
Launch the VBCollector Image Viewer

To Launch the Image Viewer
1. Choose Display Data from the Tools

menu bar.

VBCollector Image Viewer Window Details
qwertyu i o !0 !1
!3
!2
!4
q Search data button

Searches for data on the camera server according to the date/time, camera or trigger.
w Delete data button
Deletes the selected data.
e Refresh button
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r Toggle folder tree button

Switches between displaying and hiding the folder tree display area (!2).
t Toggle data list button
Switches between displaying and hiding the list display area (!4).
y Toggle thumbnail image button
Switches between displaying and hiding the thumbnail image display area (!3).
u Close all detail display windows button
Closes all the detail display windows that are currently open.
i Image display mode: Image button
Shows a list containing only the images in the
selected folder.
The image thumbnails appear in the thumbnail
display area and the Recorded Date, Camera
and Trigger information appears in the list display
area in the sequence in which the data was
downloaded.
o Audio display mode: Audio button
Shows a list in the list display area containing only
the audio files in the selected folder.
The Rec. Start Time and Recording Period
information appears in the list display area in the
sequence in which the data was downloaded. When
you select an audio data in the list display area,
thumbnails of the images shot while the audio was
being recorded appear in the thumbnail display area.*
!0 Event display mode: Event button
Shows a list in the list display area containing only
the image capture and audio recording events in
the selected folder.
The Occurrence Date, Event, Rec. Start Time
and Recording Period information appears in the
list display area in the sequence in which the data
was downloaded. When you select an event in the
list display area, thumbnails images appear in the
thumbnail display area. For a image capture event,
the corresponding image thumbnails captured
within 30 seconds before and after the event
appear, and for an audio recording event,
thumbnails of the images shot while the audio was
being recorded are displayed.
!1 Combined display mode: Mixture button
Shows a list in the list display area containing the
image and audio data in the selected folder.
The image thumbnails or audio icons appear in the
thumbnail display area and the Recording Date,
Camera, Trigger and Recording Period
information appears in the list display area in the
sequence in which the data was recorded. In the
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being recorded are indicated by yellow and white highlighting alternately.

!2 Folder tree display area
Displays the data managed in the VBCollector Image Viewer in a folder tree format.
!3 Thumbnail display area
Shows the thumbnail images contained in the folder selected in the folder tree area or the
thumbnail images associated with the data selected in the list display area.
!4 List display area
Shows a list of the data in the folder selected in the folder tree area.
Using the Display Modes

Tip You can use the 4 display modes to make viewing or playing back recorded data
more efficient.
Image display mode: This mode shows a list of image data and is useful for finding
a desired image from thumbnail images and for viewing the progress of changes in
images.
Audio display mode: This mode shows a list of audio data and is useful for viewing
images captured during a period of audio event, and for viewing and playing the
recorded video and audio data at the same time.
Event display mode: This mode shows only the image capture and audio recording
event recorded using external device input or motion detection and does not show

audio or video data recorded using the timer. This mode is useful for viewing or
playing only the recorded video and audio data when an event occurs.
Combined display mode: This mode shows recorded video and audio data according
to the date and time they were recorded. This mode is useful for checking all the
recorded data in chronological order. In the list display area, image data shot while
audio was being recorded are identified in color, making it easier to check the
recording circumstances. It is also possible to select consecutive data, and play
the recorded video and audio data at the same time.
You can also switch between display modes when you select the search results
folder created during a search ( P.6-28) and view the contents as a list. The different
display modes can be used to good effect after you have filtered the recorded data
according to date and time, camera or trigger.
* You can specify the initial display mode used when

you launch the VBCollector Image Viewer by selecting
Options from View in the menu bar and then
selecting List View > Startup Mode.
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Viewing Detailed Data Information

You can view the data information, enlarge and reduce images, and play back audio.

To View Data Information...
1. Double-click a thumbnail or data in the list

display area. Alternatively, select a thumbnail
or data and then choose Display Details
from the File menu bar.
2. The detailed data information appears.
q w
e i
r
t y u
q Image display area
Shows the selected image. If the image is too large to fit in the display area, scroll bars can
be used to view other parts of the image.
w Recording information display area
Shows detailed data information.
e Display position bar
Shows the data display position. Drag the button along the bar to move the display position.
r Animation control area
Used to control animations.
t Playback speed bar
Drag the button along the bar to change the speed of the animation.
y Enlarge/Reduce control area
Enlarges or reduces images.
u Audio button
Selects whether or not to play an audio file.
* If you selected Display Details from the Image display mode, the Audio button does not
appear.
i Resize button
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Animation
Images can be consecutively displayed.
[Top] button Shows the first image.
[Prev] button Shows the previous image.
[Play/Pause] button Plays/pauses the animation.
[Next] button Shows the next image.
[Last] button Shows the final image.
[Speed] bar Adjust the speed for animation play-

back.
[Audio] button Plays an animation with sound.
When you use the Audio button to play an animation with sound, the animation is

Note
played according to the audio playback speed, but they are not synchronized. Also,
you cannot use the Playback speed bar while the Audio button is enabled.
During animation, the Top, Prev, Next or Last button cannot be used. If you
Tip
want to use any, click the Play/Pause button to stop the animation.
Zoom in/out
Images can be zoomed in/out.
[Magnification] Shows the current magnification (10~500%).
[Zoom in] button Enlarges images by 10%.
[Zoom out] button Reduces images by 10%.
[Move] button If any image size is greater than the display area, you
can move the image display position. Clicking the
Move button to position the mouse cursor on the
image changes the cursor to . Move while
pressing the left mouse button on the image. The image
display position will be moved.
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Change window size

As window size, large or normal size is available and is automatically selected depending on
the initial image size. However, you can also change it manually.
[Large size] button When it is clicked, the window will be displayed in large
size. It appears when normal window size is displayed.
[Normal size] button When it is clicked, the window will be displayed in
normal size. It appears when large window size is
displayed.
Finding Data
You can search for data on the camera server by date/time, camera or trigger.
To Find Data...
1. Select the server to be searched in the folder

tree display area and then either click the
Search data button or choose Search
from the File menu bar.
2. The Search dialog box appears.
q
Set the search criteria shown as shown below and
w
click the OK button. The search results then appear
showing a list of data that match the selected criteria.
q Search Name
A folder with the name you entered is created in e
the Search Results folder and the search results
appear in the folder. If you specify the name of an
existing folder as the search name, the previous r
search results are discarded and replaced by the
new search results.
w Date & Time
Specify a date from the start date and end date,
and a time range from the start time and end time
fields.
e Camera
Data is retrieved from the ticked camera numbers.
This criterion cannot be used to filter audio or event
data.
r Trigger
Data is retrieved for the ticked triggers. This criterion
cannot be used to filter audio data.
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3. A list of search results is displayed.

A folder with the name you entered is created in the
Search Results folder and the search results appear
as a list in the folder.
Filtered searches
To filter the search results using yet another search criteria, select the Search Name folder
to be searched and click the Search data button. The search criteria for the previous search
are displayed, so you need to reset the criteria.
Deleting search results
Right-click the Search Name folder and select Delete Search Result from the menu that
appears. This deletes the Search Name folder but does not delete the downloaded data.
The image and audio data in the search results folder are simply aliases of the
Tip
recorded data that were downloaded and are not the recorded data themselves or

copies of those data.
To extract unwanted data in a search and then delete the recorded data, right-click
the Search Name folder and select Delete data.
To use the image or audio data in the search results in applications other than
VBCollector Image Viewer, see Extracting Files ( P.6-30).
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Extracting Files
Downloaded images and audio are collected and saved in the proprietary format used for file
management by the VBCollector Image Viewer and cannot be used by other applications. To
make the data accessible by other applications, extract the files and then recover the downloaded
data in the file format used for storing data on the server.

To Make Settings...
1. Select the folder containing the files to be

extracted in the folder tree display area and
then choose Abstract from the File menu
bar.
2. Specify the name of the folder in which the

extracted files will be saved.
3. A folder with the specified name is created

inside Folder in the folder tree display area
and the files in the folder are recovered.
You can hide a folder selected from the folder tree by
right-clicking the folder and choosing Hide Folder
from the menu that appears. This does not delete the
files in the folder.
Managing Extracted Files

You can manage extracted files.
In addition to downloaded images and audio, the VBCollector Image Viewer can also manage,
display and play back JPEG images and AU audio files.

To Make Settings...
1. Select Add Folder from the View menu

bar, or right-click Folder in the folder tree
display area and select Add Folder.
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2. Specify the folder containing the files to be

managed.
3. A folder with the specified name is created

inside Folder in the folder tree display area
and the files in the folder can then be
managed.
You can hide a folder selected from the folder tree by
right-clicking the folder and choosing Hide Folder
from the menu that appears. This does not delete the
files in the folder.
Deleting Data
Use the procedure below to delete downloaded data and data in folders.
To Delete Data...

1. Select the folder containing the files to be
deleted in the folder tree display area and
then click the Delete Data button or choose
Delete from the File menu bar.
2. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box to
delete the files.
Because downloaded images and audio are collected and saved in the proprietary
Note
format used for file management by the VBCollector Image Viewer, deleting individual
data may not reduce the amount of disk space taken up by downloaded images and
audio. Selecting and deleting a large quantity of data from the list may also take
some time. For this reason, we recommend that you delete downloaded image and
audio data in units of one or more folders.
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Viewing Logs
VBCollector outputs logs concerning the execution of tasks. To view a log, choose Display Log
from the Tools menu bar.
q w e r t
The following information about logs is displayed:

q Code
Identification codes are displayed here. 4 types of icons representing the level are also displayed
with these codes.
Information level
Warning level
Error level
Unknown
w Date & Time

The date and time when the log was generated is displayed here.
e Task
The name of the task that output the log is displayed here.
r Server
The name of the server to which the task performs downloads is displayed here.
t Message
The logs message is displayed here.
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Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria

Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time etc. so that only the required
information is displayed.

To Make Settings...
1. Choose Filter from the View menu bar.
2. The Filter dialog box appears.

To display only the logs that match the specified
q
criteria, enter the criteria below and click the OK
w
button. If no changes are required, click the Cancel e
button.
q Specify Task
Select if filtering by task name, then enter the task r
name.

w Specify Server
Select if filtering by server name, then enter the
server name.
e Error Type
Specify the error type when filtering by error type.
Not Specified
Selecting this item disables priority and code settings.
Specify Priority
From Error, Warning, or Information, select the error level to be displayed.
Specify Code
Select if only logs with the corresponding identification code are to be displayed, then enter
the identification code.
r Date & Time
Filters logs by output date and time.
Specify Start Date & Time
When this item is selected and a date and time is entered, logs generated after the specified
start date and time are displayed.
Specify End Date & Time
When this item is selected and a date and time is entered, logs generated before the
specified end date and time are displayed.
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Using VBCollector
Search Logs
Logs can be searched using character strings. This function is convenient in case of searching
any target log from among numbers of logs.

To Search Logs...
1. Choose Search from the Edit menu bar.
2. Enter the character string you want to search

in Search for and click the Search button.
Searching begins from the top of the logs.
If you select any log, searching will be started from
the selected log. Clicking the Cancel button closes
the search dialog.
Match case
When it is selected, capital and small letters will be
distinguished and only those strings, which exactly
coincide with the entered character string, will be
searched.
3. A line containing the relevant character string

will be highlighted.
Pressing F3 on the keyboard starts forward search.
Pressing Shift+F3 makes backward search. When
searching is completed after taking a round, the
message Search complete. will be displayed to
terminate searching. If the relevant string is not found,
the message The search item was not found. will be
displayed to quit searching.
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Using VBCollector
Selecting Log Files

The initial log file of VBCollector is saved as vbrpd.log file in the SYSTEM folder within the
VBCollector-installed directory. When the file exceeds the size of 10 MB, it will be renamed as
vbrpd01.log, creating a new vbrpd.log file within the same folder to save the log. Log files can
be created up to 11 (with names from vbrpd.log to vbrpd10.log): The newest log file is always
named as vbrpd.log and the older ones are renamed increasing their numbers whenever a new
one is created. VBCollector Log Viewer can selectively display any of the created log files.

To Select Log Files...
1. Choose Open from the File menu bar.
2. Choose the log file you want to display and

click Open.
The selected log will be displayed.
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Using VBCollector
Setting Retention Period and Disk Space

You can set the file retention period and specify the action to be taken if the specified data capacity
on the drive used for saving downloaded data is exceeded.

To Make Settings...
1. Choose Options from the Tools menu bar.
2. Enter information for each item in the Option

q
dialog box displayed and click the OK
w
button.
q Retention Period e
Specify a max. retention period to save data:
If you tick this option, files are deleted when they
exceed the designated storage time. Set a period
between 2 and 100 days as the file retention period
and specify the time at which file deletion starts in
the Start Time field.
w Disk Space
What to do when the free space falls below the specified value:
Specify the action to be taken when the amount of free space available on the drive containing
the folder used for saving files while tasks are running drops below the level specified in
Free Space. Set a value between 300 and 2000 MB.
Does not execute task
The task is not performed when the scheduled execution time is reached.
Delete old data
Deletes downloaded data stored on the server in blocks of 1 day at a time, starting with
the oldest stored data, until the designated amount of free disk space is available.
e Details
Set max. number of data per download
Ticking this option allows you to set the maximum number of files that can be downloaded
from the server at one time. Set a value from 1 to 30,000 for images and from 1 to 500 for
audio files*.
Specify an account for downloading
Ticking this option allows you to specify the execution account for downloading. (Only
users who have Administrator privileges can be registered.)
Set this option when you want to download files from the server to a shared folder on the
network from the server ( P.6-14).
After ticking this option, enter your user name and password.
You must restart the service after setting this option.
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When there is no more free space on the drive on which the files are saved, Log
S023 Execution failure: Available space on the server gets low. or D029 Download
Note
is aborted because of insufficient free space. is output.
If you specify settings to delete old data, please consider the possibility that the
images you have downloaded the previous day may also be deleted.
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Chapter
Appendix
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Troubleshooting
Before you contact your Canon dealer or service outlet, check the items listed below. If a log
message is displayed, refer to the log message list for the log details and the appropriate response.
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR does not start up.

Check that the AC cable is connected correctly.
Switch the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR off and then on again ( P.2-6).
VBSetup.exe does not work.

Check that the LAN cable used for setup is connected correctly.
Try turning off the power to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, then turning it on again ( P.2-6).
There will no longer be any effect on VBSetup.exe 20 minutes or more after power is
turned on.
Check to see if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and the PC running VBSetup.exe are connected
to the same network segment.
VB setup.exe may not run on Windows XP SP2. In that case, see Using the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR with Windows XP SP2 ( P.1-6). This Note holds true for users who have turned
on Windows Firewall with Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1).
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR sample page does not appear.

Check that the LAN cable is connected correctly.
Check that the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR network settings are correct. In particular, check that
the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address settings are valid for the network
you are using.
If you have changed the IP address, the new IP address does not take effect until the VB-
C50i/VB-C50iR is rebooted.
If access control for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is being used, check the settings ( P.3-21).
Check that the IP address or URL settings in the viewer software are correct.
When using the routers NAT function, be sure the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs IP address in the
Web page is correct ( P.5-26).
The video does not appear.

Check that the viewer software is correctly installed ( P.7-18). Please refer also to the
Viewer Software Users Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) contained on the supplied CD-ROM.
If the video quality is poor, check the quality settings on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.3-7).
Also, check settings such as the number of background colors as on the viewer PC.
You can limit the number of viewers that can access the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR at the same
time. When this limit is exceeded, a message is displayed instead of a video ( P.3-16).
If you cannot see the video using the Viewer for Java, check your system environment
such as the browser version ( P.1-4). To use the Viewer for Java, you need to install Java
VM beforehand.
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Troubleshooting
I cant control the camera.

Check to see if the camera angle is restricted to a preset ( P.3-14).
The viewer is disconnected

Check that the network or PC you are using is working properly.
Reboot the PC and try connecting again.
I forgot the password.

All factory defaults settings can be restored by using the Reset switch ( P.7-22). The
default administration password is VB-C50i. The VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs settings will need
to be made again, since all network settings such as the IP addresses and subnet masks
are also restored to the factory defaults. Saved web page data is also deleted.
I cannot record pictures or audio.

The amount of data that can be recorded depends on the setting. Delete recorded files
that are no longer needed ( P.3-29).
Check that the camera is on and the cable has been connected properly.
The audio recording function is available with two particular models ( P.iii).
Appendix
I cannot play back audio.
The audio file settings may be incorrect. Specify the settings again ( P.4-61).
There are many recorded pictures than configured.

If you set the recording interval of Motion Detection settings ( P.4-47) longer than that
of External Device Input settings ( P.4-55), the number of motion-triggered pictures
may be larger than configured.
Configure the same value to both of the two items.
If you have a problem, consult the ReadMe also. The ReadMe file may contain
Note
important information not included in this manual. Be sure to read the file.
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Log Messages
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Log Messages

The Syslog log messages are classified into the following 5 categories. Classification details are
dealt with in the UNIX syslog.
Classification Level Fault Severity
crit Error Critical fault at the software level (stops task operation)
err Error Fault involving a malfunction (operation interrupted)
warning Warning Fault not involving malfunction
notice Warning Fault outside the system
info Information Information on correct operation
Camera Server-related Log Messages
A001 Camera server startup failure (crit)
Message no %1 installed
%1 sources | protocols
Explanation Capture and initialization of protocols has failed, and the camera server
has failed to start.
Response If rebooting does not solve this problem, there is a malfunction. Contact an
authorized Canon service representative.
A002 Protocol initialization failure (err)
Message %1 protocol not installed
%1 Protocol type (LS/C | LS/D | LS/H)
Explanation Initialization of WebView has failed. The setting information may be corrupted.
Response Correct the settings or return to factory-shipped settings.
A007 View restriction setting error (warning)
Message inconsistent view restriction for camera[1]
Explanation The view restriction settings are corrupted. The camera control functions
on the affected camera cannot be used.
Response Restore the factory default settings or reset the view restrictions.
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Log Messages
A008 Compatibility error in the view restrictions settings (warning)
Message unacceptable view restriction for camera[1]
Explanation Even in the telephoto field of view, the view restriction settings cannot be
satisfied in the horizontal or vertical direction. When this occurs, the zoom
setting is fixed at the telephoto field of view, and camera head control is
prohibited in directions that do not satisfy the permitted field of view restrictions.
Response Set appropriate values for the view restrictions.
A010 Camera control driver start and stop (info)
Message %1 driver for camera[1] %2
%1 Camera type (Canon VB-C50i | Canon VB-C50iR)
%2 started | stopped
Explanation The camera control device was detected and the driver started up, or a
camera control device error was detected and the driver stopped.
A011 Camera control device error (warning)
Message %1[1] malfunction (%2)
%1 Camera type (Canon VB-C50i | Canon VB-C50iR)
Appendix
%2 Error (read | write | timeout | ...)
Explanation Camera control device I/O error.
Response There is a malfunction if it occurs repeatedly. Contact an authorized Canon

service representative.
A012 WebView Livescope client start and stop (info)
Message %1@%2 %3
%1 Client type (LS/D | LS/H)
%2 Client host IP address
%3 connected | closed
Explanation Connection and disconnection of TCP version WebView client (LS/D) and
HTTP version WebView client (LS/H) excluding still images.
A014 Access prohibited due to host restriction (notice)
Message LS@%1 access denied
Explanation Access from the client was denied due to host restrictions.
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Log Messages
A015 WebView Administrator Viewer start (info)
Message %1@%2 privilege granted
%1 Type of clients (LS/C | LS/D)
Explanation The WebView Administrator Viewer has started operation.
A016 Amount of transmitted video data (info)
Message %1@%2 %3 frames / %4 bytes in %5 seconds
%1 Client type (LS/D | LS/H)
%3 Number of frames
%4 Number of bytes
%5 Video transmission time
Explanation This shows the results of video transmission for a video transmission client.
A022 Applet archive load failure (warning)
Message archive/%1 not found
%1 Applet archive name (glimpse.cab | glimpse.zip | lvapplet.cab | lvapplet.zip |

imagemap.gif | digits.gif)
Explanation Applet archive file does not exist or is corrupted.
Response Copy the missing (or damaged) file in the '/archive' applet from the CD-ROM
and reboot.
A023 Detection in change of point of contact (err)
Message a %1 detected at In%2
%1 point of contact device input change (front-edge | rear-edge | pulse | notch)
%2 Point of contact input terminal number (1 to 2)
Explanation A change was detected at point of contact device terminal In1 or In2.
front-edge denotes OFF ON, rear-edge denotes ON OFF, pulse
denotes OFF ON OFF, and notch denotes ON OFF ON. pulse
and notch are brief (10-20 milliseconds) ON and OFF periods detected
during OFF and ON states respectively.
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Log Messages
Detection of motion (err)
Message motion %1
%1 Motion (detected | appeared | disappeared | stopped)
Explanation Detection of motion started or stopped.
A050 Access permission when restricting user access (info)
Message user %1 access granted
%1 User name
Explanation During user access restriction, access has been granted to a specified user.
This message is output for both TCP version clients and HTTP version clients.
A101 User specification abnormality when restricting user access (notice)
Message user %1 not found
%1 User name
Explanation During user access restriction, an unknown user has been specified. This
message is not output for HTTP version clients (the H043 message is output).
A102 Password mismatch when restricting user access (notice)
Appendix
Message user %1 password mismatch
%1 User name
Explanation During user access restriction, the wrong password has been specified. This
message is not output for HTTP version clients (the H044 message is output).
Audio Server-related Log Messages

B001 Audio server startup and shut down (info)
Message %1 wvaudio
%1 starting | shutdown
Explanation The audio server has started/shut down.
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Log Messages
B011 Audio client connected (info)
Message [%1] %2 connected n=%3
%1 Client type (send | recv)
%3 Total number of clients
Explanation The audio client has connected.
B012 Audio client disconnected (info)
Message [%1] %2 closed [%3]
%1 Client type (send | recv)
%3 Disconnection type (active | passive | timeout | senderr)
Explanation Disconnection with the audio client.
B101 Received unusual request (notice)
Message %1 unusual request[%2]
%2 Abnormality type (400 | 404 | ...)
Explanation Request denied by command error (400) or parameter error (404).
B102 Client connection denied (notice)
Message %1 request denied[%2]
%2 Denial type (41 | 42 | ...)
Explanation Client connection denied by authentication error (41), timeout (42), lack of
resources (43), audio file error (44), non-corresponding codec specification
(45) non-corresponding stream specification (46), user level restriction
(47), host restriction (48), client number restriction (49), operating mode
(4a) and file number (50).
Response 41: Check user name and password at connection or user list. 42: Check
the service time. 43: Reconnect or restart. 44: Check audio file registration
45 to 47: Use corresponding client software. 48: Check the host access
restriction setting. 49: Check the maximum number of clients setting. 4a:
Check that the Use Audio Server setting is enabled. 50: Check the
specified file number.
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Log Messages
B103 Client access forced disconnection (notice)
Message %1 access denied[%2]
%2 Denial type (41 | 42 | ...)
Explanation There was a forced disconnection because access was forbidden since
settings have been changed, although the access had been permitted at
first (the same denial type as B102).
B111 Audio file error (notice)
Message [%1] file not found [%2]
%1 Command (play)
%2 File number
Explanation There is no audio file registered.
Response Check audio file registration.
B201 File operation error (warning)
Message [%1] io error
Appendix
%1 Command (play)
Explanation Failed to operate the file.
Response Reboot if it occurs repeatedly.
B202 Suspension due to resource shortage (warning)
Message [%1] resource shortage
%1 Command (play | stop)
Explanation Stopped the operation because of temporary scarcity of internal resources.
Response Reboot if it occurs repeatedly.
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Log Messages
B301 Transmission audio device error
Message cannot use audio device for tx[%1:%2]
%1 Error processing (open | ld | buff | read)
%2 Error number
Explanation An error in the audio device has been detected. Only the audio server will
restart.
Response If not restored automatically, contact an authorized Canon service

representative.
B302 Reception audio device error (err)
Message cannot use audio device for rx[%1:%2]
%1 Error processing (open1 | open2 | ioctl | write)
%2 Error number
Explanation An error in the audio device has been detected. Only the audio server will
restart.
Response If not restored automatically, contact an authorized Canon service

representative.
B401 Audio device initialization failed (crit)
Message audio device initialization error[%1]
%1 Error number
Explanation Initialization of the audio device has failed. The audio server will shut down.
B402 Audio server initialization failure (crit)
Message wvaudio initialization error[%1]
%1 Error number
Explanation Initialization of the audio server has failed. The audio server will shut down.
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Log Messages
B403 Settings change failure (crit)
Message cannot set config[%1]
%1 Error number
Explanation Renewal of the setting values has failed. The audio server will shut down.
System-related Log Messages

S004 System start and stop (info)
Message %1 webview
%1 starting and stopping
Explanation Starting and stopping of the video server (webview).
S005 System settings changed (info)
Message System settings updated
Explanation The VB software settings were modified without a reboot.
Appendix
S028 POP authentication failure (warning)
Message POP Authentication failed
%1 POP Authentication failed during mail transmission.
H043 User not found (notice)
Message HTTPD: %1: user %2 not found: %3

%2 User name
%3 URL
Explanation You have specified an unknown user in user authentication.
H044 Password mismatch (notice)
Message HTTPD: %1: user %2: password mismatch: %3

%2 User name
%3 URL
Explanation You have specified a mistaken password in user authentication.

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Log Messages
The VBCollector Log Messages

The VBCollector log messages are classified into the following 3 categories.
Level Fault Severity
Error Fault which affects task execution
Warning Fault which does not affect task execution
Information Information on correct operation
Log messages output by Task Scheduler Service
S100 (info)
Message VBCollector Task Scheduler Service has started.
S101 (info)
Message VBCollector Task Scheduler Service has stopped.
S102 (err)
Message Stops the VBCollector Task Scheduler Service because the year of 2038
has arrived.
S104 (err)
Message Failed to start the VBCollector Task Scheduler Service.
S001 (err)
Message Execution failure: Failed to get task information.
S002 (err)
Message Execution failure: Another task has already accessed the same server.
S003 (err)
Message Execution failure: The number of tasks concurrently executable is beyond

the limit.
S005 (err)
Message Execution failure: Failed to execute the task.
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Log Messages
S011 (err)
Message Execution failure: Access to the data directory was denied.
Explanation The drive for storing files does not exist or the service could not log on to
the remote host specified as Data Directory.
S015 (warning)
Message The task was running longer than the execution interval.
Explanation The specified task did not end before the start time of the next task.
S019 (err)
Message The account information is invalid.
Explanation The user information cannot be recognized, or the user specified does
not belong to the Administrators group on the local computer.
(Applies when a service logon account was specified in the Service
panel.)
S020 (info)
Message Deleted the data '%1.
Appendix
%1 Deletion date (yyyy/mm/dd)
S021 (err)
Message Could not delete the data '%1' because it is in use.
%1 Recording date (yyyy/mm/dd)
S023 (err)
Message Execution failure: Available space on the server gets low.
S024 (info)
Message Start deleting downloaded data from the oldest one because of
insufficient free space.
S025 (info)
Message Start deleting downloaded data which retention period has been expired.
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Log Messages
Log messages while downloading
D001 (info)
Message Download has started.
D002 (info)
Message Download is completed: image=%1audio=%2 [delete:image=%3

audio=%4]
%1 No. of downloaded images
%2 No. of downloaded audio files
%3 No. of deleted images
%4 No. of deleted audio files
D003 (warning)
Message Download has aborted.
D010 (err)
Message Not enough memory.
D011 (err)
Message Communication error.
D020 (err)
Message Cannot start because the server is recreating the list of the recorded
pictures.
D021 (err)
Message Cannot start because the server is deleting the recorded pictures.
D022 (err)
Message No storage device is found on the server.
D023 (err)
Message The server does not support the required function.
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Log Messages
D025 (err)
Message Could not perform data deletion and audio file download because login
as Administrator failed.
D029 (err)
Message Download is aborted because of insufficient free space.
D035 (info)
Message The number of downloaded data has reached to the limit.
Explanation Output when the download limit for a single download has been reached.
D050 (err)
Message Failed to start the downloader.
D051 (err)
Message Downloader was stopped due to time-out.
D052 (err)
Appendix
Message Download was completed abnormally. [code=%1 h]
Explanation The completion code is an unforeseen code.
D054 (err)
Message Received invalid response from the server.
D055 (err)
Message Downloader was shut down.
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Specifications
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
Video signal Conforms to NTSC/PAL
Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD
Number of pixels [NTSC] use: 340,000 (effective 630,000)
[PAL] use: 400,000 (effective 740,000)
Synchronization Internal
Scanning Method 2 : 1 interlaced
Min. subject illumination Normal mode: 1 lux (at 1/30 sec.) / Night mode: 0 lux
Imaging modes Normal mode, Night mode
Focusing Auto/Manual Wide-angle: 0.01 m (0.03 ft.) to inf.; Telephoto: 1.6 m (5.25ft.) to inf.
(In night mode, Wide-angle: 0.02 m (0.07 ft.) to inf.; Telephoto: 2.3 m (7.55ft.) to inf.)
Aperture Auto iris servo system
Lens Focal length 3.5 to 91.0 mm, f/1.6 to f/4.0, 26 power zoom (shooting at infinity)
Infrared cut filter Power-driven insertion/removal (normal mode/night mode)
Night mode Infrared lighting LEDs (4)
Effective lighting range 3 m (9.8 ft.)
Lens filter diameter 37 mm, pitch=0.75 mm
White Balance TTL system, Auto
Operating system Linux
Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, FTP, WebView (from Canon)
Video compression method Motion-JPEG compression (video quality variable), JPEG compression (for still pictures)
Video compression rate NTSC: 0.1 fps to 30 fps (variable)
PAL: 0.1 fps to 25 fps (variable)
Sound compression method -law PCM 8bit (sampling frequency 8000Hz mono)
Output image sizes NTSC: 160 120, 320 240, 640 480
PAL: 192 144, 384 288, 768 576
Display image sizes NTSC: 80 60, 160 120, 320 240, 640 480
PAL: 96 72, 192 144, 384 288, 768 576
Server HTTP, FTP, WebView Livescope
Log management syslog format
Camera control Pan, tilt, zoom, brightness, shutter speed, focus speed, view restriction, control time restriction
Connection restrictions Access control (password), video connection time, service period, number of concurrent
connections (maximum of 50)
Network Ethernet 1 (RJ45, 100Base-TX/10Base-T auto-negotiation)
Display LED Status display of network
Multi-connector Video IN/OUT: NTSC/PAL composite, BNC terminal (1 each)
Audio IN/OUT: monaural, mini-jack (1)
IN: Electret condenser monaural microphone input, plug-in power (3.3 V)
OUT: Line-level output
External Device I/O: Input = 2, Output = 3
RS-232C (It will not be used)
*Connector for using the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 (sold separately)
Dimensions VB-C50i: 104.6 130.3 109.7 mm (4.11 5.13 4.32 in.) (W D H)
VB-C50iR: 136.0 130.3 110.6 mm (5.35 5.13 4.35 in.) (W D H)
(Excludes protruding parts. Includes the mounting plate for the VB-C50iR.)
Weight VB-C50i: Approx. 620 g (Approx. 1.4 lb)
VB-C50iR: Approx. 700 g (Approx. 1.5 lb)
Operating environment Temperature 040C, humidity 2085% RH (condensation free)
Power AC adapter, power consumption 25W or less
AC Adapter
Model PA-V16
Input 100240 V AC 50/60 Hz
Output 13V DC 1.8 A (max.)
Polarity Exterior (-) interior (+)
Size 58 118 25 mm (2.28 4.65 0.98 in.) (W D H) (excluding attachments)
Weight Approx. 230 g (Approx. 0.50 lb) (excluding cable)
* These specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements, etc.
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Specifications
External Device I/O Terminals

You can use Input/Output external devices together with the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50.
External Device Input Terminals (IN+, IN)

The external device input terminals consist of 2 terminals (IN+, IN-). The terminal is grounded
on the inside of the main unit. By connecting 2 cables to the + and terminals and then electrically
short-circuiting across the terminals (ON) or separating the connection (OFF), an interrupt can be
generated for the internal controller. See Schedule Setting Tool in Chapter 4 VB Administration
Tools ( P.4-27) for information on the settings.
Connect any sensors and switches to terminals with electrically separate GND terminals and
power supplies.
External Device Output Terminals (OUT A, OUT B, OUT C)

The external device output terminals consist of 3 terminals (OUT A, OUT B, OUT C). There is no
distinction between + and with OUT A, OUT B and OUT C. The Internal controller switches
the 2 output terminals to disconnected or connected condition. The output terminals use photo
couplers and are separate from the internal circuit in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
* External input status can be checked and external output status can be controlled using Admin Viewer
( P.4-66).
Loads connected to the output terminals should be within the following ratings:
Rating across the output terminals: Up to 50 V DC
Appendix
Continuous load current: 100 mA or less
Internal Connection Chart
+3.3V
10k
10k 10k +
Internal controller
Input terminals
0.1F IN+, IN

Output terminals
OUT A, OUT B, OUT C
You need the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 ( P.1-12) to set input/output external
Tip device.
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System Configuration
Example of Basic System Configuration - Viewing Videos Using a Viewer

VB-C50i
Ethernet
(10/100Mbps)
VB-C50iR
Viewer Software
(Viewer for Java or Viewer for PC)
Recommended Browser
VB-C50i Please refer to Hardware and
Router Software Requirements ( P.1-4).
Internet
This system configuration consists of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Viewer Software ( P.1-4).
The Viewer Software consists of the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for Java.
Viewer for PC must be installed in advance from the supplied CD-ROM. To use the Viewer for
Java, you need to install Java VM beforehand.
Viewer Software Functions

Viewer Software Functions
Videos from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be displayed by a Web browser that can
run Java applet.
To use the Viewer for Java, you need to install Java VM beforehand.
Because the Viewer for Java is automatically downloaded and does not need to be
Viewer for Java pre-installed, unlike the Viewer for PC, it is compatible with any platform that supports
Java-capable environments.
Because it uses the HTTP protocol, the Viewer for Java penetrates firewalls.
However, it may not run stably on some platforms or browser types.
Also, because the Viewer is downloaded when the Web page loads, start-up times and
execution speeds are slower than the Viewer for PC.
An application for viewing videos from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR that is launched from a
Web browser.
The Viewer for PC must be pre-installed.
Install Viewer for PC from the supplied CD-ROM.
Viewer for PC
Compared with the Viewer for Java, start-up is faster because the Viewer does not need
to be downloaded. This Viewer is recommended for users who use the viewer frequently.
Because it supports the HTTP protocol, the Viewer for PC penetrates firewalls unscathed.
Install the Viewer for PC from the VBToolsInstall.exe file on the supplied CD-
Note
ROM ( P.2-11).
The Users Manual for the viewer software is provided on the supplied CD-ROM
(Viewer-E.pdf).
To connect the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to the Internet, you require a leased line connection
to an Internet service provider or a LAN-type dial-up IP connection. If you are using a
LAN-type dial-up connection, check that the connection supports bidirectional calling.
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Sample Network Configurations
This section describes some typical installation modes for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Be sure to assign an IP address to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR that matches your environment.
Sample LAN Environment Configuration
Provide the appropriate

server as required:
HTTP (WWW)
VB-C50i
VB-C50iR Server
Viewer PC
Router Router
Viewer PC
This example shows the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR connected to a LAN by Ethernet. In this configuration,
videos can be seen by viewers in the same Ethernet segment as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and by
viewers with access to that segment.
Appendix
Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment
Servers Provide the appropriate

Modem
server as required:
HTTP (WWW)
Analog line
Viewer PC
Internet
ISDN/
leased line/ADSL, etc
Router
ISDN/
leased line/ADSL, etc
Viewer PC Client receiving Server sending
Router VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
images images
This example shows an environment in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is connected to an ISP (Internet
service provider). In this configuration, videos can be seen by viewers capable of accessing the ISP.
Bidirectional communication is required between the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and the ISP, and a fixed
IP address must be set for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.5-26).
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Upgrading the Firmware Remotely
Get the new firmware from the WebView Product web site: http://www.canon.com/webview, and
upgrade in command prompt. The firmware file is called Firmware_new.bin and is saved on your
PC in My Documents.
1. Open command prompt.

C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx> is displayed on the screen.
2. Specify the folder containing the firmware.

Enter: C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx>cd My Documents
3. Use the ftp command and connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.

Enter: C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx\My Documents>ftp 192.168.100.1
4. Enter Administrator account and password.

Enter: User (192.168.100.1: (none)): root
Password: VB-C50i
* Enter the password you are actually using. For more details about changing passwords,
please refer to Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet etc. ( P.3-5).
5. Change to binary mode.

Enter: ftp> binary
6. Send the firmware to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.

Enter: ftp> put Firmware_new.bin flash
7. Transmission begins.
It normally takes 1-2 minutes to complete transmission.
8. Notification of completion.
The system upgraded completed successfully is displayed.
9. Log out of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and close command prompt.

Enter: ftp> bye
C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx\My Documents> exit
Do not turn the power off until you have confirmed that the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR has
restarted. Turning the power off before completion may prevent it from starting up
Note
properly.
Upgrading the firmware deletes all saved web page data ( P.5-8). Back up your
The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address that
was set on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( P.3-6).
Tip
The user name logged onto the PC is displayed in xxxx.
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Restoring the Factory Default Settings
Since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR supports a wide variety of functions, we recommend that you make
a note of the settings for each function ( P.7-23). If you want to redo the settings from the
beginning because you have forgotten them or for some other reason, first restore the factory
default settings.
* Please refer to page 7-23 for more about the factory default settings.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Administration Tools Page via a Web Browser
1. Launch the Web browser and display
the settings title page.
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs IP address, user
name, and administration password are
required when displaying the settings title page
( P.3-3).
Appendix
2. On the settings title page, click
Administration Tools.
The Administration Tools page appears.
3. Click the Restore button for

Restore Settings.
When the Restore button is clicked, the
confirmation message appears. To proceed
with restoring the default settings, click the
OK button.
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Restoring the Factory Default Settings
Do not turn the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR power off while the Restoring operation. Turning
the power off before completion may prevent it from starting up properly.
Note
If you click the OK button at this point, it will not possible to abort the process to
restore the default settings. Click the Cancel button if you do not wish to restore
the default settings.
Using Restore Settings deletes all saved web page data ( P.5-8). Back up your
4. The VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs factory default settings are restored.

Settings other than the Administrator password, or network-related settings such as the VB-
C50i/VB-C50iRs IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address are returned to factory
default settings.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Reset Switch

If the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs IP address or administration password are not known or have been
forgotten, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR cannot be operated over a network. In this case, press the
Reset switch at the bottom of the unit.
1. Turn off the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
See page 2-6 Turning the Power ON and OFF for procedures on how to turn OFF and ON
the VB-C50i/VB-C50iRs power switch.
2. While pressing the Reset switch, turn on the power and keep the Reset switch
pressed from more than 5 seconds.
The Reset switch is located toward the rear on the bottom. Use a thin tipped object such as
the end of a paper clip to press the Reset switch.
All settings in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR will be returned to the factory default settings.
00008501F162
If the Reset switch is pressed and all factory default settings are restored, the VB-C50i/
VB-C50iRs network-related settings such as IP address, subnet mask, and default
Note
gateway address are all also restored to the factory default settings, making it
impossible to operate the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from a PC connected to it. Use
VBSetup.exe on the supplied CD-ROM to set an IP address appropriate to the
environment you will be using ( P.2-7). Saved web page data ( P.5-8) is also
deleted. Back up your data before using this function.
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Initializing the Camera Head Position
If the preset position is misaligned, you can correct it by initializing the camera head position.
When the camera head position is initialized, the camera head moves to face front, and then
moves back to the current position.
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To Make Settings...
1. Launch the Web browser and enter the following URL:

http://192.168.100.1/support/
* The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR( P.3-6).
You need the IP address, user name, and the administrator password for this camera to
display the Initialize Camera Head Position page( P.3-5).
2. In the Initialize Camera Head Position, perform necessary settings.
Appendix
q
q Manual
The camera head position is immediately initialized by clicking the Initialize button.
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w Auto
The camera head position is periodically initialized by selecting a specified time or intervals.
Do not initialize automatically
Does not initialize periodically.
Initialize the camera head position at specified time
Initializes on the days of week you have selected. You can check more than one day at a time, and set
the time by one minute at minimum.
Initialize the camera head position at set intervals
Initializes at the specified intervals, counting from the moment you save setting and reboot. Intervals
can be adjusted by one hour and up to 23 hours.
Save Setting and Reboot
After settings are made for [Auto], click the Save button to reflect the changes.
* Rebooting takes 20 to 40 seconds.
During initializing,
Note
The camera head moves to face front, and then moves back to the current position.
Please note that video will be recorded during this time, if using VK-64 or other
recording software.
Live video is displayed on the Viewer.
Video out of the visible range may be displayed.
Initializing precedes any Viewer control privileges.
Motion detection and Preset Tour functions are suspended.
Video recording, audio recording and audio playback are not available.
Panorama pictures cannot be taken.
Never touch the camera head as this could prevent successful initialization and
cause faults.
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Factory Default Settings
Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2

(m) (d) (y) (m) (d) (y)
Administrator ID root
Administrator password VB-C50i
Settings page path admin
Ethernet
Address Setting Method Manual Setting
IP Address 192.168.100.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway Address
Maximum Transmission Unit 1500
Connection Keeping
Send packet regularly NO
Target IP Address
Interval(min.) 1
Video Capture
Video Capture Size
Video Transmission Medium Size
Motion Detection Small Size
Picture Recording Medium Size
Video Quality(Q-Factor)
Small Size 50
Medium Size 50
Large Size 50
Interlace Mode Weave(Interlace)
Use External Video Input NO
Camera Control
Shutter Speed Auto
Focus Mode Auto
Home Position
Pan
Tilt
Zoom
Brightness Standard
Return to Home Position when
Appendix
nobody has a control privilege NO
Apply View Restriction NO
Upper value
Lower value
Left value
Right value
Telephoto
Wide-angle
Wide Converter Not used
Camera names
Built-in Camera Camera
External Camera Camera2
Preset(Common Settings)
Restrict Camera Control to Presets NO
Auto Preset Tour Not used
Tour Schedule
Restrict Preset Tour Time NO
Preset(Preset1-20)
Application Picture Recording only
Preset Name
Camera Parameter
Pan
Tilt
Zoom
Brightness Standard
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Factory Default Settings
Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2

(m) (d) (y) (m) (d) (y)
Server(Common Settings)
Maximum Number of Clients 50
Maximum Connection Time (sec.) 0
Restrict Service Time NO
HTTP Server
HTTP Port 80
Global Address for Web Pages IP Address
IP Address
Port Name
Camera Server
Video Transmission Port 65310
Camera Control Port 65311
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) 30 (NTSC)/25 (PAL)
Maximum Transmission Rate (Mbps) 0
Control Queue Length 50
Camera Control Time (sec.) 20
Camera Stabilization Time (msec.) 1500
Audio Server
Audio Transmission Not used
Input Volume 50
Voice Activity Detection OFF
Noise Canceller OFF
Slope Filter OFF
Audio Reception Not used
Output Volume 50
Echo Canceller OFF
Authorized User Account
User List
Access permitted to listed users only NO
Audio Transmission permitted to listed users only NO
Still image Capture permitted to listed users only NO
Authorized/Restricted Host Specification
Host List
Apply this list to HTTP Server NO
Apply this list to Video Transmission NO
Apply this list to Audio Transmission NO
Apply this list to Still Image Capture NO
Current Camera Time
New Camera Time
Synchronize with computer time
Set manually
Synchronize with NTP server NO
Time Zone +9 (Japan time)
DNS
Name Server Address
Register Host Name NO
Host Name
Mail
Mail Server Host
Senders(From) Mail Address
Recipient(To) Mail Address
POP before SMTP NO
User Name
Password
POP Server
External Device Names
LED Blinks during transmission
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Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio*
* Audio recording is only available with two particular models.
This section provides information that may help you in specifying and configuring various settings
using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be used in a wide range of applications with its feature to temporarily
store recorded pictures and audio data* in the memory. You can download these recorded pictures
and audio data* on a PC using VBCollector ( P.6-11), which is installed on the bundled CD-
ROM.
The information provided in this section is an indication only.

Note Please be sure to confirm under the actual conditions before starting operations.
Amount of Memory
The maximum memory capacity of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR which can be used to store recorded
pictures and audio data* is approx. 14MB.
However please note that the used space will vary according to various settings related to picture
and audio recording*, such as Video Capture Size, Video Quality, recording interval, recording
frequency, audio recording status* and the size of audio data files*.
Appendix
Frame Sizes
The data sizes per frame may vary according to the following factors:
[Video Capture Size] ( P. 3-7)
[Video Quality] ( P. 3-7)
Complexity of the image
However it is important to note that, depending on the subject, the frame sizes may vary
substantially.
In addition to the above factors, the recording frequency and settings of [Recording Interval] affect
the actual space taken by the picture recording.
If you wish to confirm the data amount of an image per

frame, select Video information from View in the menu
bar in the Admin Viewer or the Viewer for PC.
The Video information dialog box appears.
The value shown as Size is the actual data amount of the
image.
Video information dialog box
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Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures & Audio
If you set the Video Quality to 100, the amount of data becomes enormously large.
Note
The recorded pictures are saved in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR memory in units of
8KB. For example, an image data of 5KB takes the memory of 8KB, and an image
data of 10KB consumes the memory of 16KB.
Amount of Audio Data*

Regardless of the volume, and even if there is no recorded audio data, the amount of audio data
is approx. 8KB per second.
The actual amount of audio data will vary according to the timing of recording.
Note
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Index
Camera-Specific Functions ...................................... 4-70
A Capacity warning message ...................................... 6-21
AC adapter ........................................................... iv, 2-6 CD-ROM ...................................................... iv, 2-7, 2-11
AC cable ............................................................... iv, 2-6 Check operation ....................................................... 2-10
Access Control ......................................................... 3-21 Connection Information ............................................ 4-11
Account ............................................................. 4-5, 6-14 Connection Keeping ................................................... 3-6
Adding a Server ....................................................... 6-13 Control Queue Length .............................................. 3-18
Admin Viewer ........................................................... 4-65 Controllable range .................................................... 3-11
Special Privilege .................................................. 4-65 Custom Installation .................................................. 2-11
Starting Up ........................................................... 4-66
Operating a Camera ............................................ 4-68 D
Camera-Specific Functions ................................. 4-70
Date .......................................................................... 3-24
Sending and Receiving Audio ............................. 4-71
Date and Time .......................................................... 3-24
Administration Tools ................................................ 3-29
Default Gateway Address .......................................... 3-6
Advanced camera control ........................................ 4-68
Detection area .......................................................... 4-45
AE Lock ...................................................................... 4-8
Detection indicator ................................................... 4-46
Apache ..................................................................... 5-21
Digital zoom .............................................................. 4-70
Applet Tag ................................................................ 5-20
DNS .......................................................................... 3-26
Area Ratio ................................................................. 4-46
Duration .................................................................... 4-46
Area tab .................................................................... 4-45
Audio E
Transmission ....................................................... 3-19
Easy Installation ....................................................... 2-11
Input Volume ....................................................... 3-19
Echo Canceller ......................................................... 3-20
Reception ............................................................. 3-20
E-mail Notifications .................................................. 4-60
Output Volume ..................................................... 3-20
Error codes ............................................................... 4-63
Sending ................................................................ 4-71
Ethernet ...................................................................... 3-6
Playing ................................................................. 4-72
Ethernet connector ........................................... 1-9, 1-10
Audio button ............................................................. 4-72
Events ....................................................................... 4-59
Audio Playback function .......................................... 4-61
Exposure .................................................................. 4-70
Appendix
Audio Recording .................................... 4-39, 4-47, 4-59
External Device Input ............................................... 4-54
Audio Server ............................................................. 3-19
Display Screen .................................................... 4-54
Audio/Tracking tab ................................................... 4-48
Setting Up ............................................................ 4-55
Authorized User Account ......................................... 3-21
Setting Notification .............................................. 4-66
Authorized/Restricted Host Specification ................ 3-22
Displaying and Saving ......................................... 4-67
Auto Preset Tour ............................................ 3-14, 4-24
External Device Input Terminals ............................. 7-17
Automatic Downloading ........................................... 6-21
External Device Names ........................................... 3-28
Automatic tracking ................................................... 4-48
External Device Output ............................................ 4-57
Automatic sensitivity setting .................................... 4-46
Display Screen .................................................... 4-57
B Setting Up ............................................................ 4-58
Operating ............................................................. 4-67
Background .............................................................. 5-16
External Device Output Terminals ........................... 7-17
Backlight adjust .......................................................... 4-8
External Video Input ................................................... 3-8
Base .................................................................. 1-9, 1-10
Bitmap ...................................................................... 5-16 F
Brightness ................................................................. 3-10
Factory Default Settings .......................................... 7-25
C Restoring ............................................................. 7-21
Filtering ..................................................................... 4-64
Camera Control .......................................................... 3-8
Focus .......................................................................... 3-9
Camera Control Port ................................................ 3-18
Focus Mode ................................................................ 3-8
Camera Control Time ............................................... 3-18
Frame rate ................................................................ 4-44
Camera head ........................................... 1-9, 1-10, 3-10
Camera Head Position ............................................. 7-23 G
Camera Names ........................................................ 3-12
Camera Parameter ................................................... 3-15 Gain .......................................................................... 4-70
Camera Server ......................................................... 3-18 GetStillImage ............................................................ 5-25
Camera Stabilization Time ............................. 3-18, 4-39 Glimpse ............................................................ 5-4, 5-19
Camera tab ............................................................... 4-44 Global Address ......................................................... 3-17
Example of Video Distribution ............................. 5-26
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Index
Multi-connector ................................................. 1-9, 1-10

H Multi-Terminal Module ............................................. 1-12
Home Position .......................................................... 3-10
Host List .................................................................... 3-22 N
Host Name .................................................................. 4-5
Name Server Address .............................................. 3-26
Host Specification .................................................... 3-22
Network Video Recorder VK-64 ................................ 1-8
HTTP Port ......................................................... 3-17, 4-5
Night Mode ............................................................... 4-52
HTTP Server ............................................................ 3-17
Display Screen .................................................... 4-52
Hub .............................................................. 2-2, 2-6, 2-7
Setting Up ............................................................ 4-53
Camera-Specific Functions ................................. 4-70
I Noise Canceller ........................................................ 3-19
Infrared Cut Filter ..................................................... 4-52 Normal Schedule ...................................................... 4-29
Infrared light ............................................ 1-9, 1-10, 4-70 Display Screen .................................................... 4-29
Initial Setup Tool ........................................................ 2-7 Setting Up ............................................................ 4-30
Install ........................................................................ 2-11 NTP server ............................................................... 3-25
Interlace mode ........................................................... 3-7
IP address .......................................................... 2-8, 3-6 O
OFF event .............................................. 4-47, 4-54, 4-59
L ON event ............................................... 4-47, 4-54, 4-59
LAN cable ................................................................... 2-6 On-board File System Information .......................... 3-29
LED .......................................................... 1-9, 1-10, 3-28 Output tab ................................................................. 4-48
Live Mode ....................................................... 4-42, 4-51
LiveApplet ......................................................... 5-4, 5-17 P
Log .................................................................. 4-63, 6-32
Pan ........................................................................... 3-11
Saving .................................................................. 4-63
Panorama Creation .................................................... 4-7
Copying ................................................................ 4-63
Display Screen ...................................................... 4-8
Searching ................................................... 4-63, 6-34
Capturing ............................................................... 4-9
Selecting ........................................... 4-64, 6-33, 6-35
Panorama Preview ......................................... 4-13, 4-19
Log Events ............................................................... 3-30
Password ......................................... 2-8, 3-5, 3-27, 6-14
Log Messages ............................................................ 7-4
Peak Block ............................................................... 4-50
Picture Recording ..................................................... 4-59
M POP before SMTP ................................................... 3-27
MAC address ............................................................ 1-11 POP Server .............................................................. 3-27
Mail ........................................................................... 3-27 Power connection socket ................................. 1-9, 1-10
Mail Address ............................................................. 3-27 Preset ............................................................. 3-13, 4-18
Maximum Connection Time ..................................... 3-16 Display Screen .................................................... 4-19
Maximum Frame Rate .............................................. 3-18 Setting .................................................................. 4-21
Maximum Number of Clients ................................... 3-16 Preset Name .................................................. 3-15, 4-20
Maximum Recording Time ....................................... 4-51 Preset Preview Frame ............................................. 4-21
Maximum tracking time ............................................ 4-48 Preset Setting Area .................................................. 4-19
Maximum Transmission Rate .................................. 3-18 Preset Tour ............................................................... 4-24
Maximum Transmission Unit ..................................... 3-6 Setting .................................................................. 4-26
Microphone button ................................................... 4-71 Preset Tour Settings Area ....................................... 4-24
Microphone setting button ....................................... 4-71 Proxy ................................................................. 4-5, 6-14
MIME type ................................................................ 5-21
Mobile Phone ........................................................... 5-27 Q
Mode tab ................................................................... 4-42
Q-factor ....................................................................... 3-7
Monthly Calendar ..................................................... 4-33
Motion Detected ....................................................... 4-50 R
Motion Detection ...................................................... 4-42
Reboot ...................................................................... 3-30
Display Screen .................................................... 4-42
Reception Port No. ................................................... 6-21
Flow ..................................................................... 4-43
Reconnecting ........................................................... 4-11
Setting Up ............................................................ 4-44
Recorded Images ..................................................... 6-23
Setting Notification .............................................. 4-66
Viewing ................................................................ 6-23
Displaying and Saving ......................................... 4-67
Deleting ................................................................ 6-31
Motion Detection area .................................... 4-43, 4-45
Recorded Picture ..................................................... 3-29
Motion Detection status in the server ...................... 4-49
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Index
Recording between ON event and OFF event ........ 4-47 Timer ......................................................................... 4-39
Recording interval between events ......................... 4-47 Display Screen .................................................... 4-39
Recording tab ........................................................... 4-47 Setting Up ............................................................ 4-41
Repetition Interval .......................................... 4-40, 4-57 Tour Schedule .......................................................... 3-14
Reset switch ................................................... 1-11, 7-22 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 7-2
Restore Settings ....................................................... 3-30
Restore to the previous Setting button ...................... 3-4 U
Root Account .............................................................. 3-5 Upgrading the Firmware .......................................... 7-20
User List ................................................................... 3-21
S User name ........................................................ 2-8, 3-27
Sample Network Configurations .............................. 7-19
Save Setting and Reboot button ............................... 3-4 V
Save Setting button .................................................... 3-4 VB Administration Tools ............................................ 4-2
Schedule name ........................................................ 4-30 Hardware and Software Requirements ................ 1-5
Schedule Setting ...................................................... 4-27 Installing ................................................................. 4-2
Schedule tab .................................................. 4-30, 4-35 Starting Up ............................................................. 4-5
Schedule track ......................................................... 4-29 VB Initial Setup Tool .................................................. 2-7
Screw hole for tripod mounting ................................ 1-11 Hardware and Software Requirements ................ 1-5
Self-timer .................................................................. 4-51 VBAdmin Startup Panel ............................................. 4-6
Sensitivity ................................................................. 4-45 VBCollector .............................................................. 6-11
Serial No. .................................................................. 1-11 Hardware and Software Requirements ................ 1-5
Server ....................................................................... 3-16 Installing ............................................................... 6-12
Service ...................................................................... 4-38 Starting Up ........................................................... 6-13
Service tab ..................................................... 4-31, 4-35 Older Versions ............................................. 1-5, 6-12
Setting Up Service ................................................... 4-38 VBCollector Image Viewer ....................................... 6-23
Settings Tabs ........................................................... 4-43 VBSetup.exe .............................................................. 2-7
Settings Title Page ..................................................... 3-4 VBToolsInstall.exe ................................................... 2-11
Shade Correction ..................................................... 4-73 Video Capture ............................................................ 3-7
Shared folder ............................................................ 6-14 Video Capture Size .................................................... 3-7
Appendix
Shootable range ....................................................... 3-11 Video Mode .................................................... 4-42, 4-51
Shutter speed ............................................................. 3-8 Video Quality .............................................................. 3-7
Slope Filter ............................................................... 3-19 Video Recording ....................................................... 4-51
Slow Shutter ............................................................. 4-52 Video Transmission Port .......................................... 3-18
Special Day Schedule .............................................. 4-33 View Restriction ....................................................... 4-12
Special Schedule ..................................................... 4-33 Display Screen .................................................... 4-13
Display Screen .................................................... 4-33 Setting .................................................................. 4-15
Setting Up ............................................................ 4-34 View Restriction Preview Frame .................... 4-13, 4-15
Specifications ........................................................... 7-16 Viewer ......................................................................... 5-4
Status List ................................................................. 4-14 Viewer for Java ....................................... 2-12, 5-4, 7-18
Subnet Mask ...................................................... 2-8, 3-6 Hardware and Software Requirements ................ 1-4
Sub-schedule track .................................................. 4-33 Viewer for PC .......................................... 2-12, 5-5, 7-18
System and Network .................................................. 3-5 Hardware and Software Requirements ................ 1-4
System component .................................................... 1-9 Viewer Software ....................................................... 2-12
System Configuration ............................................... 7-18 Voice Activity Detection ........................................... 3-19
T W
Task .......................................................................... 6-16 Web page ................................................................... 5-2
Adding .................................................................. 6-16 Web Pages for Video Distribution ............................. 5-2
Editing .................................................................. 6-18 Web Server ............................................................... 5-21
Executing ............................................................. 6-18 Weekly Calendar ...................................................... 4-29
Canceling ............................................................. 6-18 Wide Converter ................................................ 2-5, 3-10
Checking .............................................................. 6-19 Wvh Files .................................................................. 5-22
Task View ................................................................. 6-20
TCP port number ...................................................... 3-18 Z
Tilt ............................................................................. 3-11
Zoom ......................................................................... 3-10
Time .......................................................................... 3-24
Time Zone ................................................................ 3-25
7-31
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NETWORK CAMERA
NETWORK CAMERA
CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

U.S.A. CANON U.S.A.,INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA
CANON U.S.A.,INC. CHICAGO OFFICE
100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA Users Manual
CANON U.S.A.,INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE
15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
CANON U.S.A.,INC. HONOLULU OFFICE
210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200 Honolulu, HI 96814 USA
If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information

Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only)
CANADA CANON CANADA INC. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7
CANON CANADA INC. CALGARY
2828, 16th Street, N.E, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7K7
CANON CANADA INC. MONTRAL
5990 Cte-de-Liesse, Montral, Qubec H4T 1V7
If you have any questions, call the CANON CANADA Customer Information
Users Manual
Centre toll-free at 1-800-OK-CANON (652-2666) (Canada only)
MEXICO CANON MEXICANA, S. DE R.L.DE C.V.

Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho, No. 138 PB, Pisos 15, 16 y 17
Col Lomas de Chapultepec C.P. 11000 Mxico, D.F. Mxico
CENTRO Y
SURAMERICA CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.
703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126, USA VB-C50i VB-C50iR
ASIA CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01, Keppel Bay Tower Singapore 098632
CANON HONGKONG CO., LTD.

19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
OCEANIA CANON AUSTRALIA PTY.LTD.

1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, Sydney, N.S.W. 2113, Australia
EUROPE CANON EUROPA N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON EUROPE LTD.
6 Roundwood Avenue, Stockley Park, Uxbridge Middlesex, UB11 1JA, United Kingdom
Please read this Users Manual carefully before operation.

Be sure to read the a Safe Use of Equipment section before using
this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for
future reference.
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NETWORK CAMERA

Please read this Users Manual carefully before operation.

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Usage Notice of Audio

Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio

European Union (and EEA) only.

Copyright 2006 CANON INC.

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1. VB-C50i main unit 2. AC adapter PA-V16

3. AC cable (1 meter/3 ft.) 4. CD-ROM

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Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR

Chapter 3 Basic Settings

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Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools

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Log Viewer ................................................................................................... 4-62

Chapter 5 Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution

Chapter 6 Using the Picture Recording Function

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Using the Still Picture Recording Function

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For information about setting For information about

VB-C50iR. for PC.

Sections where the user

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For Users in the UK (PA-V16)

The AC adapter can be connected to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from a standard AC

a Important Operational Instructions

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Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

Rglementation canadienne sur les intrferences radio

Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschfts- und

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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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fig-1 18. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this

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- Locations exposed to direct sunlight

For CA, USA only

Notes on Using the Motion Detection Function, Automatic

Cleaning the Equipment

3. Wipe with a dry cloth.

Cleaning the Lens

Icons Used in This Instruction Manual

Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation. Users are advised

d Refer to the PDF manual on the supplied CD-ROM.

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Before Using the

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Concurrent video is distributed up to 50 clients

Camera and video distribution server functions housed in a single unit

High-performance 26x zoom and wide angle photographic range

Can be mounted on ceilings, etc. (VB-C50iR)

Remote camera control from the viewer

Panorama picture creation functions and settings

Shade Correction function

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Camera Position Preset function

Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR

View Restriction function

More powerful security functions